Proverbs 29
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1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.1Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.2When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.4A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.5To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.6Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.7The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.8Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.9If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.10The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.11Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.12If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.14If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.15To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.16When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.18When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.19Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.21A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.
22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.22An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.23Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.24If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.25Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.27The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
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Proverbs 28
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