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29:1  Those stiff-necked in the face of reproof in an instant will be shattered beyond cure.
29:2  When the just flourish, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
29:3  Whoever loves wisdom gives joy to his father, but whoever consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.
29:4  By justice a king builds up the land; but one who raises taxes tears it down.
29:5  Those who speak flattery to their neighbor cast a net at their feet.
29:6  The sin of the wicked is a trap, but the just run along joyfully.
29:7  The just care for the cause of the poor; the wicked do not understand such care.
29:8  Scoffers enflame the city, but the wise calm the fury.
29:9  If a wise person disputes with a fool, there is railing and ridicule but no resolution.
29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, but the upright seek his life.
29:11  Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.
29:12  If rulers listen to lying words, their servants all become wicked.
29:13  The poor and the oppressor meet: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.
29:15  The rod of correction gives wisdom, but uncontrolled youths disgrace their mothers.
29:16  When the wicked increase, crime increases; but the just will behold their downfall.
29:17  Discipline your children, and they will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.
29:18  Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction.
29:19  Not by words alone can servants be trained; for they understand but do not respond.
29:20  Do you see someone hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool!
29:21  If servants are pampered from childhood they will turn out to be stubborn.
29:22  The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.
29:23  Haughtiness brings humiliation, but the humble of spirit acquire honor.
29:24  Partners of a thief hate themselves; they hear the imprecation but do not testify.
29:25  Fear of others becomes a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is safe.
29:26  Many curry favor with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.
29:27  An abomination to the just, the evildoer; an abomination to the wicked, one whose way is straight.