THE PROVERBS
CHAPTER 29
When the wicked rule, the people mourn—The righteous considereth the cause of the poor—A fool uttereth all his mind—Where there is no vision, the people perish.
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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without aremedy.
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots aspendeth his substance.
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The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
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A man that aflattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
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In the atransgression of an evil man there is a bsnare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
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Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
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If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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The abloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
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A fool auttereth all his bmind: but a cwise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
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The aking that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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Seest thou a man that is ahasty in his words? there is more hope of a bfool than of him.
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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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An aangry man stirreth up bstrife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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A man’s apride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the bhumble in spirit.
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Whoso is partner with a thief ahateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
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The afear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his btrust in the Lord shall be safe.
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Many seek the ruler’s afavour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
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An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the awicked.
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