Proverbs 29
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1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. 7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. 11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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