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29:1  He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
29:2  When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
29:3  Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
29:4  A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
29:5  A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
29:7  The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
29:8  Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
29:9  If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
29:11  A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
29:12  If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
29:13  The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
29:14  A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
29:16  When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17  Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18  Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
29:19  A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
29:20  Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
29:21  He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
29:22  An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
29:23  A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
29:24  Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
29:25  The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
29:26  Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man.