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29:1  He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed—and that without remedy.
29:2  When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
29:3  Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
29:4  The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.
29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.
29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
29:7  The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.
29:8  Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9  If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek [to save] his life.
29:11  A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
29:12  If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.
29:13  The poor man and the oppressor meet together—the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.
29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
29:16  When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
29:17  Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
29:18  Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.
29:19  A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].
29:20  Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.
29:21  He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.
29:22  A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits and causes much transgression.
29:23  A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.
29:24  Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.
29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.
29:26  Many crave and seek the ruler’s favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.