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29:1  If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.
29:2  When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.
29:3  If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything.
29:4  An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.
29:5  Flattery is nothing less than setting a trap.
29:6  Your sins will catch you, but everyone who lives right will sing and celebrate.
29:7  The wicked don't care about the rights of the poor, but good people do.
29:8  Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.
29:9  Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.
29:10  A murderer hates everyone who is honest and lives right.
29:11  Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper— be sensible and patient.
29:12  A ruler who listens to lies will have corrupt officials.
29:13  The poor and all who abuse them must each depend on God for light.
29:14  Kings who are fair to the poor will rule a long time.
29:15  Correct your children, and they will be wise; children out of control disgrace their mothers.
29:16  Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.
29:17  If you correct your children, they will bring you peace and happiness.
29:18  Without guidance from God law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.
29:19  Even when servants are smart, it takes more than words to make them obey.
29:20  There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
29:21  Slaves that you treat kindly from their childhood will cause you sorrow.
29:22  A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.
29:23  Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.
29:24  If you take part in a crime you are your worst enemy, because even under oath you can't tell the truth.
29:25  Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the Lord, and you will be safe.
29:26  Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
29:27  Good people and criminals can't stand each other.