# Proverbs 29

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###### v1 
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 

###### v2 
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 

###### v3 
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 

###### v4 
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. 

###### v5 
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 

###### v6 
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. 

###### v7 
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. 

###### v8 
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. 

###### v9 
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. 

###### v10 
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. 

###### v11 
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. 

###### v12 
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. 

###### v13 
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. 

###### v14 
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. 

###### v15 
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 

###### v16 
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 

###### v17 
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 

###### v18 
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. 

###### v19 
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. 

###### v20 
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 

###### v21 
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end. 

###### v22 
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin. 

###### v23 
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. 

###### v24 
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. 

###### v25 
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. 

###### v26 
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh. 

###### v27 
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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