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29:1  One who stays stubborn after many corrections will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
29:2  When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice, but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
29:3  A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
29:4  A king gives stability to the land by justice, but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
29:5  People who flatter their friends spread out a net for their feet.
29:6  The wicked are snared by their own sin; the righteous sing and rejoice.
29:7  The righteous know the rights of the poor, but the wicked don’t understand.
29:8  Mockers set a city on fire, but the wise turn back anger.
29:9  When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish, the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
29:10  Murderous people hate the innocent, and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
29:11  Fools show all their anger, but the wise hold it back.
29:12  If a ruler listens to lies, those who serve him will be wicked.
29:13  The poor and their oppressors have a common bond— the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  If a king judges the poor honestly, his throne will be established forever.
29:15  The rod and correction lead to wisdom, but children out of control shame their mothers.
29:16  When the wicked become numerous, so do crimes; the righteous will see their downfall.
29:17  Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind and bring delight into your life.
29:18  When there’s no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy.
29:19  Servants aren’t disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don’t respond.
29:20  Do you see people who are quick to speak? There is more hope for fools than for them.
29:21  Pamper servants from a young age, and later on there will be trouble.
29:22  Angry people stir up conflict; hotheads cause much offense.
29:23  Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor.
29:24  Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves; even under oath, they don’t testify.
29:25  People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the Lord are secure.
29:26  Many seek access to the ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
29:27  The unjust person is disgusting to the righteous; the straight path is disgusting to the wicked.