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29:1  He that, being often reproved, stiffeneth 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 rule, the people mourn.
29:3  Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
29:4  The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth bribes overthroweth it.
29:5  A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
29:7  The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
29:8  Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9  If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.
29:11  A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards.
29:12  If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
29:13  The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth their eyes.
29:14  The 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 are multiplied, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18  Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:19  A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, he will not give heed.
29:20  Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  He that delicately bringeth up his servant from childhood shall have him become his son in the end.
29:22  An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
29:23  A man’s pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
29:24  Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; he heareth cursings, but revealeth it not.
29:25  The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
29:26  Many seek the ruler’s favor, but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.