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Chapter 29
1 The man that with a stiff neck despises him that reproves him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 A man that loves wisdom, rejoices his father: but he that maintains harlots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A just king sets up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man that speaks to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreads a net for his feet.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sins: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The just takes notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his mind: a wise man defers, and keeps it till afterwards.
12 A prince that gladly hears lying words, has all his servants wicked.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 The king that judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Instruct your son, and he shall refresh you, and shall give delight to your soul.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keeps the law is blessed.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understands what you say, and will not answer.
20 have you seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 He that nourishes his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 A passionate man provokes quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Humiliation follows the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hates his own soul: he hears one putting him to his oath, and discovers not.
25 He that fears man, shall quickly fall: he that trusts in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one comes forth from the Lord.
27 The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keeps the word, shall be free from destruction.