2.4 KiB
Chapter 29
- Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
- When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
- The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
- A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
- To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
- Evil people are trapped by sin,
but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
- The godly care about the rights of the poor;
the wicked don't care at all.
- Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
but the wise will calm anger.
- If a wise person takes a fool to court,
there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
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The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
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Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
- If a ruler pays attention to liars,
all his advisers will be wicked.
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The poor and the oppressor have this in common-- the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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If a king judges the poor fairly,
his throne will last forever.
- To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
- When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.
- Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
- When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
- Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
- There is more hope for a fool
than for someone who speaks without thinking.
- A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
- An angry person starts fights;
a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
- Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
- If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
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Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
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Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
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The righteous despise the unjust;
the wicked despise the godly.