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29:1  He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
29:3  Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
29:4  The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
29:6  By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
29:7  The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
29:8  Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
29:9  If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
29:11  A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
29:12  If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
29:13  The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
29:15  The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
29:16  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
29:17  Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
29:18  Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
29:19  A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
29:20  Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
29:22  An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
29:23  A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
29:24  Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
29:26  Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.