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29:1  He that being often reproved hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.
29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.
29:3  Whosoever loves wisdom causes his father to rejoice, but he that maintains harlots shall lose his inheritance.
29:4  The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receives gifts shall overthrow it.
29:5  The man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
29:7  The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand wisdom.
29:8  Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9  If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the just seek his soul.
29:11  The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
29:12  Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.
29:13  The poor and the usurer meet together; the LORD lightens both their eyes.
29:14  The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.
29:16  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18  Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.
29:19  A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.
29:20  Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
29:21  He that gives freely unto his slave from a child shall have him become his son in the end.
29:22  The angry man stirs up strife, and the furious man abounds in transgression.
29:23  A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
29:24  Whosoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not disclose it.
29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.
29:26  Many seek the ruler’s favour, but each man’s judgment comes from the LORD.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.