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Proverbs 29 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

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Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:1 - He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:2 - When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:3 - Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:4 - The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

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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 - By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:7 - The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:8 - Scoffers set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:9 - If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:10 - The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:11 - A fool vents all his feelings,[fn]
But a wise man holds them back.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:12 - If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 - The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:14 - The king who judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:15 - The rod and rebuke 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 are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their fall.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:18 - Where there is no revelation,[fn] the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:19 - A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:21 - He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:22 - An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:23 - A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:24 - 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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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:25 - The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:26 - Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:27 - 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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New King James Version, © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Proverbs Chapter 29 — Additional Translations:

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