Proverbs 29

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Proverbs 29

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One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.^(A)

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When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.^(B)

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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(C)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.^(D)

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By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(E)
but a man who demands “contributions”^(a)
demolishes it.^(F)

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A man who flatters^(b) his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.^(G)

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An evil man is caught by sin,^(H)
but the righteous one sings and rejoices.^(I)

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The righteous person knows the rights^(c) of the poor,^(J)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.

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Mockers inflame a city,^(K)
but the wise turn away anger.

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If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.^(d)^(L)

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Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,^(M)
but the upright care about him.^(e)

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A fool gives full vent to his anger,^(f)^(N)
but a wise man holds it in check.^(O)

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If a ruler listens to lies,^(P)
all his officials will be wicked.

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The poor and the oppressor have this in common:^(g)
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.^(Q)

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A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.^(R)

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A rod of correction imparts wisdom,^(S)
but a youth left to himself^(h)
is a disgrace to his mother.^(T)

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When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.^(U)

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Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind^(V)
and give you delight.

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Without revelation⁽ⁱ⁾^(W) people run wild,^(X)
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.^(Y)

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A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.^(Z)

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Do you see a man who speaks too soon?^(AA)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.^(AB)

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A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant^(j) later on.

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An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man^(k) increases rebellion.^(AC)

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A person’s pride will humble him,^(AD)
but a humble spirit will gain honor.^(AE)

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To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.^(l)^(AF)

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The fear of man is a snare,^(AG)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.^(m)^(AH)

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Many seek a ruler’s favor,^(AI)
but a man receives justice from the Lord.^(AJ)

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An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.^(AK)

Footnotes:

a. Proverbs 29:4: The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.

b. Proverbs 29:5: Lit is smooth on

c. Proverbs 29:7: Lit justice

d. Proverbs 29:9: Lit rest

e. Proverbs 29:10: Or person, and seek the life of the upright

f. Proverbs 29:11: Lit spirit

g. Proverbs 29:13: Lit oppressor meet

h. Proverbs 29:15: Lit youth sent away

i. Proverbs 29:18: Lit vision

j. Proverbs 29:21: Hb obscure

k. Proverbs 29:22: Lit a master of rage

l. Proverbs 29:24: When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse.

m. Proverbs 29:25: Lit raised high

Cross references:

A. Proverbs 29:1: Proverbs 1:24-31; Proverbs 6:14-15

B. Proverbs 29:2: Exodus 2:23; Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 28:28

C. Proverbs 29:3: Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 23:24-25; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 28:7

D. Proverbs 29:3: Proverbs 5:9-10; Proverbs 6:26; Luke 15:13; Luke 15:30

E. Proverbs 29:4: 2 Chronicles 9:8; Proverbs 29:14

F. Proverbs 29:4: Proverbs 17:23

G. Proverbs 29:5: Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 27:6; Proverbs 28:23

H. Proverbs 29:6: Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 18:7; Ecclesiastes 9:12

I. Proverbs 29:6: Exodus 15:1

J. Proverbs 29:7: Job 29:16; Psalm 41:1

K. Proverbs 29:8: Proverbs 11:11; Proverbs 26:21; Proverbs 29:22

L. Proverbs 29:9: Proverbs 26:4

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

N. Proverbs 29:11: Proverbs 12:16

O. Proverbs 29:11: Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 25:28

P. Proverbs 29:12: 1 Kings 22:8; 1 Kings 22:21-23

Q. Proverbs 29:13: Proverbs 22:2

R. Proverbs 29:14: Psalm 72:4; Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 25:5; Isaiah 11:4

S. Proverbs 29:15: Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15

T. Proverbs 29:15: Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 17:25

U. Proverbs 29:16: Psalm 37:34; Psalm 37:36; Psalm 58:10; Psalm 91:8; Psalm 92:11

V. Proverbs 29:17: Proverbs 13:24

W. Proverbs 29:18: Psalm 74:9; Amos 8:11-12

X. Proverbs 29:18: Exodus 32:25

Y. Proverbs 29:18: Psalm 119:2; Proverbs 8:32; John 13:17

Z. Proverbs 29:19: Matthew 18:17

AA. Proverbs 29:20: Leviticus 5:4; Judges 11:30-31; Judges 11:34; Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 17:27; Proverbs 19:2; Proverbs 20:25

AB. Proverbs 29:20: Proverbs 26:12

AC. Proverbs 29:22: Proverbs 15:18; Proverbs 26:21; Proverbs 28:25

AD. Proverbs 29:23: Matthew 23:12

AE. Proverbs 29:23: Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 18:12; Proverbs 22:4

AF. Proverbs 29:24: Leviticus 5:1

AG. Proverbs 29:25: Genesis 12:12; Genesis 20:2; Luke 12:4; John 12:42-43

AH. Proverbs 29:25: Proverbs 14:27; Proverbs 18:10

AI. Proverbs 29:26: Proverbs 16:15; Proverbs 19:6

AJ. Proverbs 29:26: Isaiah 49:4; 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

AK. Proverbs 29:27: Proverbs 29:10; Matthew 10:22; John 15:18; 1 John 3:13