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Warnings and Instructions |
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| Proverbs 29:1 |
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A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. |
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| Proverbs 29:2 |
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When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan. |
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| Proverbs 29:3 |
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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 |
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The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. |
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| Proverbs 29:5 |
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A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading
a net for his steps. |
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| Proverbs 29:6 |
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By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But
the righteous sings and rejoices. |
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| Proverbs 29:7 |
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The righteous is concerned for the rights of
the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. |
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| Proverbs 29:8 |
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Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn
away anger. |
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| Proverbs 29:9 |
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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 |
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Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the
upright are concerned for his life. |
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| Proverbs 29:11 |
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A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man
holds it back. |
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| Proverbs 29:12 |
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If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All
his ministers become wicked. |
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| Proverbs 29:13 |
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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 |
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If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne
will be established forever. |
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| Proverbs 29:15 |
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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 |
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When the wicked increase, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall. |
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| Proverbs 29:17 |
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Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also delight your soul. |
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| Proverbs 29:18 |
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Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained,
But happy is he who keeps the law. |
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| Proverbs 29:19 |
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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 |
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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 |
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He who pampers his slave from childhood Will
in the end find him to be a son. |
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| Proverbs 29:22 |
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An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered
man abounds in transgression. |
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| Proverbs 29:23 |
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A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble
spirit will obtain honor. |
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| Proverbs 29:24 |
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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 |
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The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts
in the LORD will be exalted. |
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| Proverbs 29:26 |
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Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for
man comes from the LORD. |
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| Proverbs 29:27 |
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An unjust man is abominable to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. |
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