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Prov.|29:1|-|He who hardens his neck after being often reprovedWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
Prov.|29:2|-|When the righteous increase, the people rejoice;But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Prov.|29:3|-|Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with |a|harlots wastes his substance.
Prov.|29:4|-|The king by justice establishes the land,But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
Prov.|29:5|-|A man who flatters his neighborSpreads a net for his steps.
Prov.|29:6|-|In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,But the righteous man sings and rejoices.
Prov.|29:7|-|The righteous man knows the rights of the poor;The wicked man has no understanding of such knowledge.
Prov.|29:8|-|Scorners set a city aflame,But wise men turn away wrath.
Prov.|29:9|-|If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,The fool is either angry or laughs, and there is no rest.
Prov.|29:10|-|The bloodthirsty hate one who is perfect,And they seek the life of the upright.
Prov.|29:11|-|A fool utters all his anger,But a wise man holds it back.
Prov.|29:12|-|If a ruler pays attention to a false word,All his servants are wicked.
Prov.|29:13|-|The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:Jehovah gives light to the eyes of them both.
Prov.|29:14|-|If a king judges the poor in truth,His throne will be established forever.
Prov.|29:15|-|The rod and reproof give wisdom,But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Prov.|29:16|-|When the wicked increase, transgression increases;But the righteous will see their fall.
Prov.|29:17|-|Correct your son, and he will give you rest;He will also give delight to your soul.
Prov.|29:18|-|Where there is no |a|vision, the people cast off restraint;But happy is he who keeps the law.
Prov.|29:19|-|A servant will not be corrected by words alone;For though he understands, there will be no response.
Prov.|29:20|-|Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov.|29:21|-|He who delicately brings up his servant from a childWill have him as a son in the end.
Prov.|29:22|-|An angry man stirs up contention,And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Prov.|29:23|-|A man’s pride will bring him low,But he who is of a |a|lowly spirit will obtain honor.
Prov.|29:24|-|Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
Prov.|29:25|-|The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever puts his |a|trust in Jehovah will be |1|exalted.
Prov.|29:26|-|Many seek the ruler’s favor,But |a|justice for man comes from Jehovah.
Prov.|29:27|-|An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked man.
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