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29:1  Some people are still stubborn after they have been corrected many times. But they will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
29:2  When good people do well, everyone is happy. But when evil people rule, everyone groans.
29:3  Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy. But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.
29:4  If a king is fair, he makes his country strong. But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down.
29:5  Anyone who gives false praise to his neighbor is setting a trap for him.
29:6  An evil person is trapped by his own sin. But a good person can sing and be happy.
29:7  Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly. But the wicked don’t care.
29:8  People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city. But wise people calm anger down.
29:9  A wise man should not take a foolish person to court. The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace.
29:10  Murderers hate honest people. But those who do right try to protect them.
29:11  A foolish person loses his temper. But a wise person controls his anger.
29:12  If a ruler pays attention to lies, then all his officers will become wicked.
29:13  The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way: The Lord gave eyes to both of them.
29:14  A king should judge poor people fairly. Then his government will continue forever.
29:15  Punishment and correction make a child wise. If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother.
29:16  When there are many wicked people, there is much sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.
29:17  Correct your child, and you will be proud of him. He will give you pleasure.
29:18  Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled. But those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
29:19  Words alone cannot correct a servant. Even if he understands, he won’t respond.
29:20  Sometimes you see people who speak too quickly. There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
29:21  Don’t spoil your servant when he is young. If you do, he will bring you grief later on.
29:22  An angry person causes trouble. A person who easily gets angry sins a lot.
29:23  A man’s pride will ruin him. But a person who is humble will be honored.
29:24  The partner of a thief is his own worst enemy. He has to testify in court, but he is afraid to say anything.
29:25  Being afraid of people can get you into trouble. But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
29:26  Many people want to be heard by a ruler. But fairness comes from the Lord.
29:27  Good people hate those who are dishonest. And the wicked hate those who are honest.