Proverbs 29:2-12

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When the ^(A)righteous ^(a)increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.

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A man who ^(B)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who ^(C)keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

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The ^(D)king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

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A man who ^(E)flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.

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By transgression an evil man is ^(F)ensnared,
But the righteous ^(G)sings and rejoices.

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The ^(H)righteous ^(b)is concerned for the rights of the poor,
The wicked does not understand such ^(c)concern.

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Scorners ^(I)set a city aflame,
But ^(J)wise men turn away anger.

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When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,
^(d)The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.

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Men of ^(K)bloodshed hate the blameless,
But the upright ^(e)are concerned for his life.

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A ^(L)fool ^(f)always loses his temper,
But a ^(M)wise man holds it back.

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If a ^(N)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

a. Proverbs 29:2: ['Or ', become great]

b. Proverbs 29:7: ['Lit ', knows the cause]

c. Proverbs 29:7: ['Lit ', knowledge]

d. Proverbs 29:9: ['Lit ', He]

e. Proverbs 29:10: ['Lit ', seek his soul]

f. Proverbs 29:11: ['Lit ', sends forth all his spirit]

A. Proverbs 29:2: Esther 8:15; Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:12

B. Proverbs 29:3: Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 28:7

C. Proverbs 29:3: Proverbs 5:10; Proverbs 6:26; Luke 15:30

D. Proverbs 29:4: Proverbs 8:15; Proverbs 29:14

E. Proverbs 29:5: Psalm 5:9

F. Proverbs 29:6: Proverbs 22:5

G. Proverbs 29:6: Exodus 15:1

H. Proverbs 29:7: Job 29:16; Psalm 41:1; Proverbs 31:8; Proverbs 31:9

I. Proverbs 29:8: Proverbs 11:11

J. Proverbs 29:8: Proverbs 16:14

K. Proverbs 29:10: Genesis 4:5-8; 1 John 3:12

L. Proverbs 29:11: Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 14:33

M. Proverbs 29:11: Proverbs 19:11