Proverbs Chapter 29 (ESV)

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undefined He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

undefined When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

undefined He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

undefined By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.

undefined A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

undefined An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

undefined A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

undefined Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

undefined If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

undefined Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.

undefined A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.

undefined If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

undefined The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

undefined If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.

undefined The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

undefined When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

undefined Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

undefined Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

undefined By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.

undefined Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

undefined Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.

undefined A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.

undefined One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

undefined The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

undefined The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

undefined Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

undefined An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

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