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