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He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy (29:1)

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn (29:2)

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance (29:3)

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it (29:4)

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet (29:5)

In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice (29:6)

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it] (29:7)

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath (29:8)

[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest (29:9)

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul (29:10)

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards (29:11)

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked (29:12)

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes (29:13)

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever (29:14)

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame (29:15)

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall (29:16)

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul (29:17)

Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he (29:18)

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer (29:19)

Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him (29:20)

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length (29:21)

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression (29:22)

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit (29:23)

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not (29:24)

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe (29:25)

Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the Lord (29:26)

An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked (29:27)

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