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29:1  Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.
29:2  When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.
29:3  A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.
29:4  By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure. But those who only want money tear it down.
29:5  Those who only pretend to praise their neighbors are spreading a net to catch them by the feet.
29:6  Sinful people are trapped by their own sin. But godly people shout for joy and are glad.
29:7  Those who do what is right want to treat poor people fairly. But those who do what is wrong don’t care about the poor.
29:8  Those who make fun of others stir up a city. But wise people turn anger away.
29:9  Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person. Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.
29:10  Murderers hate honest people. They try to kill those who do what is right.
29:11  Foolish people let their anger run wild. But wise people keep themselves under control.
29:12  If rulers listen to lies, all their officials become evil.
29:13  The Lord gives sight to the eyes of poor people and those who treat others badly. That’s what they both have in common.
29:14  If a king judges poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure.
29:15  If a child is corrected, they become wise. But a child who is not corrected brings shame to their mother.
29:16  When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.
29:17  If you correct your children, they will give you peace. They will bring you the delights you desire.
29:18  Where there is no message from God, people don’t control themselves. But blessed is the one who obeys wisdom’s instruction.
29:19  Servants can’t be corrected only by words. Even if they understand, they won’t obey.
29:20  Have you seen someone who speaks without thinking? There is more hope for foolish people than for that person.
29:21  A servant who has been spoiled from youth will have no respect for you later on.
29:22  An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.
29:23  Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.
29:24  To help a thief is to become your own enemy. When you go to court, you won’t dare to say anything.
29:25  If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
29:26  Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.
29:27  Those who do what is right hate dishonest people. Those who do what is wrong hate honest people.