55 lines
2.4 KiB
Markdown
55 lines
2.4 KiB
Markdown
# Chapter 29
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1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
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will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
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but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
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but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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4 By justice a king builds up the land,
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but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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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 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
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but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
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7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
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a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
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8 Scoffers set a city aflame,
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but the wise turn away wrath.
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9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
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the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
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10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless
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and seek the life of the upright.
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11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
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but a wise man quietly holds it back.
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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
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all his officials will be wicked.
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13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
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the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
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14 If a king faithfully judges the poor,
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his throne will be established forever.
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15 The rod and reproof 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 increase, transgression increases,
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but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
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17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
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he will give delight to your heart.
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18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,
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but blessed is he who keeps the law.
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19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
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for though he understands, he will not respond.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
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There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
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will in the end find him his heir.
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22 A man of wrath stirs up strife,
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and one given to anger causes much transgression.
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23 One's pride will bring him low,
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but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
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24 The partner of a thief hates his own life;
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he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
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25 The fear of man lays a snare,
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but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
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26 Many seek the face of a ruler,
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but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.
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27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
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but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |