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29:1  The one who remains defiant after repeated reprimands will suddenly be shattered, and there will be no remedy for him.
29:2  When just leaders are in power, the citizens celebrate; but when evil people gain control, their joys become moans.
29:3  An adult who loves wisdom and follows its ways gives his parents joy, but one who hangs out with women of the street will lose everything.
29:4  A king brings stability to a land with his justice, but one who makes unjust demands brings it to ruin.
29:5  The one who flatters his friend is laying a trap that will catch his friend’s feet.
29:6  An evil person is sure to be trapped by his sin, but a man who lives right is free to sing and be glad.
29:7  The just get involved with the poor and know their issues, but the wicked cannot comprehend such concerns.
29:8  Mockers stir up a city and inflame passions, but the wise know how to put out the fire and ease tensions.
29:9  When the wise go to court against a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
29:10  Bloodthirsty men despise those who are honest, but the just find a way to help them.
29:11  A fool does not think before he unleashes his temper, but a wise man holds back and remains quiet.
29:12  When it is known that a ruler listens to the words of liars, soon he will have only scoundrels for advisors.
29:13  A poor man and his oppressor have this in common: the Eternal created them and provides both with light and life.
29:14  The king who is fair in his treatment of the poor will see his dynasty continue forever.
29:15  Corporal punishment and correction produce wisdom, but a child left to follow his own willful way shames his mother.
29:16  When evil people are free to flourish, sin is on the rise, but the just will surely see their destruction.
29:17  If you discipline your children, they will make your life easier and refresh your soul.
29:18  Where there is no vision from God, the people run wild, but those who adhere to God’s instruction know genuine happiness.
29:19  Words are not enough to correct a servant; even if he understands, he will not respond.
29:20  Have you ever met someone who is overly eager to talk? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  If you indulge your servant from early in life, in the end it won’t go well for either of you.
29:22  A hot-head provokes quarrels, and one mastered by anger commits all kinds of sins.
29:23  A person’s pride brings him down, but one of humble spirit has a firm hold on honor and respect.
29:24  Anyone who teams up with a thief must despise his own life, for he is bound by an oath to tell the truth and yet refuses.
29:25  If you fear other people, you are walking into a dangerous trap; but if you trust in the Eternal, you will be safe.
29:26  Many people vie for special treatment from a ruler, yet genuine justice proceeds from the Eternal.
29:27  The right-living are disgusted by the actions of the unjust; likewise, the wicked are disgusted by the ways of the righteous.