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Proverbs 29:1

A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

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Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan.

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Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

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Proverbs 29:4

The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ruins 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 wrongdoing an evil person 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

Arrogant people inflame a city, But wise people turn away anger.

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Proverbs 29:9

When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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Proverbs 29:10

People of bloodshed hate the blameless person, But the upright are concerned for his life.

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Proverbs 29:11

A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person 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 person 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 a rebuke 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, wrongdoing increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.

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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 one 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.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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Proverbs 29:21

One who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered person abounds in wrongdoing.

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Proverbs 29:23

A person's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.

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Proverbs 29:24

One 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 one who trusts in the LORD will be protected.

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Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for mankind comes from the LORD.

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Proverbs 29:27

An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, And one who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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