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proverbs 29

1 - He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neckwill be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 - When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 - Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 - The king by justice makes the land stable,but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 - A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.
6 - An evil man is snared by his sin,but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 - The righteous care about justice for the poor.The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
8 - Mockers stir up a city,but wise men turn away anger.
9 - If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 - The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;and they seek the life of the upright.
11 - A fool vents all of his anger,but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 - If a ruler listens to lies,all of his officials are wicked.
13 - The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 - The king who fairly judges the poor,his throne shall be established forever.
15 - The rod of correction gives wisdom,but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 - When the wicked increase, sin increases;but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 - Correct your son, and he will give you peace;yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 - Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19 - A servant can't be corrected by words.Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 - Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 - He who pampers his servant from youthwill have him become a son in the end.
22 - An angry man stirs up strife,and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 - A man's pride brings him low,but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 - Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 - The fear of man proves to be a snare,but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26 - Many seek the ruler's favor,but a man's justice comes from The LORD.
27 - A dishonest man detests the righteous,and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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Free Bible Online - Picture Study Bible, King James Version. New York: American Bible Society: www.free-bible.com, 1995-2013. Bible History Picture Study Bible. Feb 03, 2026.


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