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29:1  A person who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will be broken suddenly, and there will be no cure.
29:2  When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
29:3  A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who visits prostitutes destroys his wealth.
29:4  A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who accepts bribes tears it down.
29:5  A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his steps.
29:6  An evil man sets a trap with his sin, but a righteous person sings and rejoices.
29:7  A righteous person acknowledges the rights of the poor, but a wicked person does not understand such knowledge.
29:8  Scoffers stir up a city, but wise people turn away anger.
29:9  When a wise person seeks justice from a stubborn fool, the fool rants and laughs, and there is no peace.
29:10  Bloodthirsty people hate anyone with integrity, but upright people seek to save his life.
29:11  A fool vents all his emotions, but a wise person calmly restrains them.
29:12  If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
29:13  A poor person and an oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
29:14  If a king judges poor people with truth, his throne will be established permanently.
29:15  A rod used for discipline gives wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
29:16  When the wicked increase, sin increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
29:17  Discipline your son, and he will give you rest. He will give delight to your soul.
29:18  Without prophetic vision, a people is unrestrained, but a people which follows the law is blessed.
29:19  A servant cannot be disciplined with words. Although he understands, he shows no response.
29:20  Have you seen a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
29:21  If someone pampers his servant from the time he is young, later on he will have grief.
29:22  A hothead stirs up a fight, and a quick-tempered person commits many sins.
29:23  A person’s arrogance will humble him, but a humble spirit will attain honor.
29:24  The partner of a thief hates his own life. He hears the oath, but he does not reveal anything.
29:25  Being afraid of a man sets a trap, but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.
29:26  Many people seek a ruler’s favor, but a person gets justice from the Lord.
29:27  An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people, but one whose way is upright is disgusting to the wicked.