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