Proverbs Chapter 29 (NIV)

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undefined A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

undefined When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.

undefined A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

undefined By justice a king gives a country stability,but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.

undefined Whoever flatters his neighboris spreading a net for his feet.

undefined An evil man is snared by his own sin,but a righteous one can sing and be glad.

undefined The righteous care about justice for the poor,but the wicked have no such concern.

undefined Mockers stir up a city,but wise men turn away anger.

undefined If a wise man goes to court with a fool,the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

undefined Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrityand seek to kill the upright.

undefined A fool gives full vent to his anger,but a wise man keeps himself under control.

undefined If a ruler listens to lies,all his officials become wicked.

undefined The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.

undefined If a king judges the poor with fairness,his throne will always be secure.

undefined The rod of correction imparts wisdom,but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

undefined When the wicked thrive, so does sin,but the righteous will see their downfall.

undefined Discipline your son, and he will give you peace;he will bring delight to your soul.

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

undefined A servant cannot be corrected by mere words;though he understands, he will not respond.

undefined Do you see a man who speaks in haste?There is more hope for a fool than for him.

undefined If a man pampers his servant from youth,he will bring grief in the end.

undefined An angry man stirs up dissension,and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

undefined A man’s pride brings him low,but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

undefined The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy;he is put under oath and dare not testify.

undefined Fear of man will prove to be a snare,but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

undefined Many seek an audience with a ruler,but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.

undefined The righteous detest the dishonest;the wicked detest the upright.

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