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Proverbs 29 :: English Standard Version (ESV)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:1 - He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:2 - When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3 - He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:4 - By justice a king builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts[fn] tears it down.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:5 - A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:6 - An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:7 - A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Scoffers set a city aflame,
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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:10 - Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless
and seek the life of the upright.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:12 - If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 - The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:14 - If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 - The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:16 - When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:18 - Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,[fn]
but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:19 - By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:20 - Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:21 - Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:22 - A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:23 - One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:24 - The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare,
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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:26 - Many seek the face of a ruler,
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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:27 - An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Or who taxes heavily
Or but the upright seek his soul
Or the people are discouraged
The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain
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Proverbs Chapter 29 — Additional Translations:

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