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Proverbs 29 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

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CHAPTER 29
Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law
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1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
​​Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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2 ​​When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
​​But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
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3 ​​Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
​​But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
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4 ​​The king establishes the land by justice,
​​But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
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5 ​​A man who flatters his neighbor
​​Spreads a net for his feet.
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6 ​​By transgression an evil man is snared,
​​But the righteous sings and rejoices.
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7 ​​The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
​​But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
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8 ​​Scoffers set a city aflame,
​​But wise men turn away wrath.
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9 ​​If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
​​Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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10 ​​The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
​​But the upright seek his well-being.[fn]
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11 ​​A fool vents all his feelings,[fn]
​​But a wise man holds them back.
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12 ​​If a ruler pays attention to lies,
​​All his servants become wicked.
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13 ​​The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
​​The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
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14 ​​The king who judges the poor with truth,
​​His throne will be established forever.
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15 ​​The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
​​But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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16 ​​When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
​​But the righteous will see their fall.
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17 ​​Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
​​Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
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18 ​​Where there is no revelation,[fn] the people cast off restraint;
​​But happy is he who keeps the law.
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19 ​​A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
​​For though he understands, he will not respond.
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20 ​​Do you see a man hasty in his words?
​​There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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21 ​​He who pampers his servant from childhood
​​Will have him as a son in the end.
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22 ​​An angry man stirs up strife,
​​And a furious man abounds in transgression.
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23 ​​A man’s pride will bring him low,
​​But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
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24 ​​Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
​​He swears to tell the truth,[fn] but reveals nothing.
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25 ​​The fear of man brings a snare,
​​But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
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26 ​​Many seek the ruler’s favor,
​​But justice for man comes from the LORD.
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27 ​​An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
​​And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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NKJV Footnotes
Literally soul
Literally spirit
Or prophetic vision
Literally hears the adjuration
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