60 lines
2.3 KiB
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60 lines
2.3 KiB
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# Chapter 29
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1 One who becomes stiff-necked,
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after many reprimands
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will be shattered instantly—
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beyond recovery.
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2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
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but when the wicked rule, people groan.
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3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
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but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
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4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,
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but a person who demands “contributions”
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demolishes it.
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5 A person who flatters his neighbor
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spreads a net for his feet.
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6 An evil person is caught by sin,
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but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
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7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor,
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but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
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8 Mockers inflame a city,
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but the wise turn away anger.
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9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
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there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
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10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,
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but the upright care about him.
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11 A fool gives full vent to his anger,
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but a wise person holds it in check.
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12 If a ruler listens to lies,
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all his officials will be wicked.
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13 The poor 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 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
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his throne will be established forever.
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15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,
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but a youth left to himself
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is a disgrace to his mother.
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16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
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but the righteous will see their downfall.
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17 Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind
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and give you delight.
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18 Without revelation people run wild,
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but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.
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19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
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though he understands, he doesn’t respond.
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20 Do you see someone who speaks too soon?
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There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 A servant pampered from his youth
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will become arrogant later on.
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22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
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and a hot-tempered one increases rebellion.
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23 A person’s pride will humble him,
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but a humble spirit will gain honor.
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24 To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
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he hears the curse but will not testify.
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25 The fear of mankind is a snare,
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but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
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26 Many desire a ruler’s favor,
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but a person receives justice from the Lord.
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27 An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
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and one whose way is upright
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is detestable to the wicked. |