55 lines
2.3 KiB
Markdown
55 lines
2.3 KiB
Markdown
# Chapter 29
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1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
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Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
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But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
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3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
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But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
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4 The king establishes the land by justice,
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But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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5 A man who flatters his neighbor
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Spreads a net for his feet.
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6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
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But the righteous sings and rejoices.
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7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
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But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
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8 Scoffers set a city aflame,
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But wise men turn away wrath.
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9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
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Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
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But the upright seek his well-being.
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11 A fool vents all his feelings,
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But a wise man holds them back.
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12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
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All his servants become wicked.
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13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
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The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
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14 The king who judges the poor with truth,
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His throne will be established forever.
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15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
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But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
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But the righteous will see their fall.
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17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
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Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
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18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
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But happy is he who keeps the law.
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19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
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For though he understands, he will not respond.
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20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?
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There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 He who pampers his servant from childhood
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Will have him as a son in the end.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife,
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And a furious man abounds in transgression.
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23 A man’s pride will bring him low,
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But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
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24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
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He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
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25 The fear of man brings a snare,
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But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
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But justice for man comes from the Lord.
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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
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And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. |