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Proverbs 29 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:1 - A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:2 - When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3 - A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:4 - A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:5 - A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:6 - In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:7 - The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:10 - Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:12 - If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 - The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:14 - The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 - The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:16 - When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:17 - Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:19 - A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:20 - Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:21 - If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:22 - An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:23 - A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:24 - A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:25 - The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:26 - The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:27 - An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
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The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

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