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29:1  The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken and never have another chance.
29:2  With good men in authority, the people rejoice; but with the wicked in power, they groan.
29:3  A wise son makes his father happy, but a lad who hangs around with prostitutes disgraces him.
29:4  A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
29:5  Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.
29:6  Flattery is a trap; evil men are caught in it, but good men stay away and sing for joy.
29:7  The good man knows the poor man’s rights; the godless don’t care.
29:8  Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.
29:9  There’s no use arguing with a fool. He only rages and scoffs, and tempers flare.
29:10  The godly pray for those who long to kill them.
29:11  A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it.
29:12  A wicked ruler will have wicked aides on his staff.
29:13  Rich and poor are alike in this: each depends on God for light.
29:14  A king who is fair to the poor shall have a long reign.
29:15  Scolding and spanking a child helps him to learn. Left to himself, he brings shame to his mother.
29:16  When rulers are wicked, their people are too; but good men will live to see the tyrant’s downfall.
29:17  Discipline your son and he will give you happiness and peace of mind.
29:18  Where there is ignorance of God, crime runs wild; but what a wonderful thing it is for a nation to know and keep his laws.
29:19  Sometimes mere words are not enough—discipline is needed. For the words may not be heeded.
29:20  There is more hope for a fool than for a man of quick temper.
29:21  Pamper a servant from childhood, and he will expect you to treat him as a son!
29:22  A hot-tempered man starts fights and gets into all kinds of trouble.
29:23  Pride ends in a fall, while humility brings honor.
29:24  A man who assists a thief must really hate himself! For he knows the consequence but does it anyway.
29:25  Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety.
29:26  Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!
29:27  The good hate the badness of the wicked. The wicked hate the goodness of the good.