The Proverbs (WEB)

29: 1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
      Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

 ^29:2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
      But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

 ^29:3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
      But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

 ^29:4The king by justice makes the land stable,
      But he who takes bribes tears it down.

 ^29:5A man who flatters his neighbor,
      Spreads a net for his feet.

 ^29:6An evil man is snared by his sin,
      But the righteous can sing and be glad.

 ^29:7The righteous care about justice for the poor.
      The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

 ^29:8Mockers stir up a city,
      But wise men turn away anger.

 ^29:9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
      The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

 ^29:10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
      And they seek the life of the upright.

 ^29:11A fool vents all of his anger,
      But a wise man brings himself under control.

 ^29:12If a ruler listens to lies,
      All of his officials are wicked.

 ^29:13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
      Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

 ^29:14The king who fairly judges the poor,
      His throne shall be established forever.

 ^29:15The rod of correction gives wisdom,
      But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

 ^29:16When the wicked increase, sin increases;
      But the righteous will see their downfall.

 ^29:17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
      Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

 ^29:18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
      But one who keeps the law is blessed.

 ^29:19A servant can't be corrected by words.
      Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

 ^29:20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
      There is more hope for a fool than for him.

 ^29:21He who pampers his servant from youth
      Will have him become a son in the end.

 ^29:22An angry man stirs up strife,
      And a wrathful man abounds in sin.

 ^29:23A man's pride brings him low,
      But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor.

 ^29:24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
      He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

 ^29:25The fear of man proves to be a snare,
      But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

 ^29:26Many seek the ruler's favor,
      But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.

 ^29:27A dishonest man detests the righteous,
      And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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