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29:1 A man who hardens [his] neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. 29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes [his] wealth. 29:4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. 29:6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. 29:7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand [such] concern. 29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. 29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. 29:10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. 29:12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers [become] wicked. 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 29:14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. 29:19 A slave will not be instructed by words [alone]; For though he understands, there will be no response. 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 29:21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. 29:24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man [comes] from the LORD. 29:27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.