Warnings and Instructions
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Proverbs 29:1
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
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Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
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Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
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Proverbs 29:4
The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
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Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
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Proverbs 29:6
By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
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Proverbs 29:7
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
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Proverbs 29:8
Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
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Proverbs 29:9
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
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Proverbs 29:10
Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
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Proverbs 29:11
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
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Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.
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Proverbs 29:13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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Proverbs 29:14
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
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Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
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Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
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Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
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Proverbs 29:19
A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
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Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Proverbs 29:21
He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.
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Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
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Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
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Proverbs 29:24
He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.
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Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted.
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Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
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Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
