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29:1  One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
29:2  When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan.
29:3  Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
29:4  By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
29:6  In an evil man’s wrongdoing is a trap, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
29:7  A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern.
29:8  Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.
29:9  If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
29:10  Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
29:11  A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
29:12  If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
29:13  The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
29:15  A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
29:16  When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
29:17  Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.
29:18  Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint, but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.
29:19  A servant cannot be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.
29:20  Do you see someone hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than him.
29:21  If someone pampers his slave from childhood in the end he will be ungrateful.
29:22  An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.
29:23  A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
29:24  An accomplice of a thief is his own enemy. He hears the oath but says nothing.
29:25  Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.
29:26  Many seek an audience with a ruler, but from Adonai one receives justice.
29:27  The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.