| Chapter 29 |
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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. --
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. --
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He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. --
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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. --
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A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. --
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In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. --
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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. --
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. --
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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest. --
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The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. --
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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. --
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If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked. --
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes. --
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The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. --
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The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. --
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. --
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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul. --
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Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. --
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A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer. --
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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. --
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21 |
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son. --
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An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. --
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A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. --
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Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not. --
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The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. --
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Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. --
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An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. --
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