Proverbs 29
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He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
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Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
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The king by justice makes the land stable,
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A man who flatters his neighbor
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An evil man is snared by his sin,
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The righteous care about justice for the poor.
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Mockers stir up a city,
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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
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The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
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A fool vents all of his anger,
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If a ruler listens to lies,
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
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The king who fairly judges the poor,
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The rod of correction gives wisdom,
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When the wicked increase, sin increases;
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Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
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A servant can’t be corrected by words.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
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He who pampers his servant from youth
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An angry man stirs up strife,
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A man’s pride brings him low,
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Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
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The fear of man proves to be a snare,
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Many seek the ruler’s favor,
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A dishonest man detests the righteous,