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Proverbs 29 :: New English Translation (NET)

Pro 29:1

Pro 29:1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

Pro 29:2

Pro 29:2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Pro 29:3

Pro 29:3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

Pro 29:4

Pro 29:4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

Pro 29:5

Pro 29:5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

Pro 29:6

Pro 29:6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.

Pro 29:7

Pro 29:7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

Pro 29:8

Pro 29:8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

Pro 29:9

Pro 29:9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

Pro 29:10

Pro 29:10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

Pro 29:11

Pro 29:11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

Pro 29:12

Pro 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

Pro 29:13

Pro 29:13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both.

Pro 29:14

Pro 29:14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

Pro 29:15

Pro 29:15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

Pro 29:16

Pro 29:16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

Pro 29:17

Pro 29:17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

Pro 29:18

Pro 29:18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

Pro 29:19

Pro 29:19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

Pro 29:20

Pro 29:20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Pro 29:21

Pro 29:21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

Pro 29:22

Pro 29:22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

Pro 29:23

Pro 29:23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

Pro 29:24

Pro 29:24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

Pro 29:25

Pro 29:25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.

Pro 29:26

Pro 29:26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice.

Pro 29:27

Pro 29:27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.
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