Proverbs

Chapter 29

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¹He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.1 sermon²When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.2 sermons³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.1 sermon⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.1 sermon⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.1 sermon⁶In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.1 sermon⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.1 sermon⁸Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.1 sermon⁹If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.1 sermon¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.1 sermon¹¹A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.2 sermons¹²If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.1 sermon¹³The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.1 sermon¹⁴The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.1 sermon¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.8 sermons¹⁶When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.3 sermons¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.3 sermons¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.6 sermons¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.1 sermon²⁰Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.7 sermons²¹He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.1 sermon²²An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.1 sermon²³A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.3 sermons²⁴Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.1 sermon²⁵The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.14 sermons²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.1 sermon²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.1 sermon