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Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah

^29:1 The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy. ^29:2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. ^29:3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. ^29:4 A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down. ^29:5 The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps. ^29:6 In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice. ^29:7 The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked person does not understand such knowledge. ^29:8 Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. ^29:9 When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs. ^29:10 Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life. ^29:11 A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back. ^29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked. ^29:13 The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of them both. ^29:14 If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever. ^29:15 A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. ^29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. ^29:17 Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness. ^29:18 When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! ^29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer. ^29:20 You have seen someone who is hasty in his words — there is more hope for a fool than for him. ^29:21 If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end. ^29:22 An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression. ^29:23 A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor. ^29:24 Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk. ^29:25 The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high. ^29:26 Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice. ^29:27 An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.