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29:1  He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck, will 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  Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father, but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
29:4  The king establishes the land by judgment, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the righteous sing and rejoice.
29:7  The righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked regards 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 contends 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 utters all his mind, but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
29:12  If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13  The poor and the deceitful man have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
29:16  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
29:17  Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul.
29:18  Where there is no vision, the people perish; but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
29:19  A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not answer.
29:20  Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  He who delicately brings up his servant from a child will have him as a son in the end.
29:22  An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
29:23  A man’s pride will bring him low, but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
29:24  Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the oath but tells nothing.
29:25  The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
29:26  Many seek the ruler’s favor, but every man’s judgment comes from the Lord.
29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.