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Proverbs 29
The fate of nations hinges on who rules: when the righteous thrive the people rejoice, when the wicked rule the people groan (v.2). A king establishes the land by justice but a bribe-taker tears it down (v.4); judging the poor fairly secures a throne forever (v.14). Watch the recurring discipline theme: the rod gives wisdom (v.15), and a corrected son brings rest (v.17).
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He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
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Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
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An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
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Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
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A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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EL hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado; ni habrá para él medicina.
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Cuando los justos dominan, el pueblo se alegra: mas cuando domina el impío, el pueblo gime.
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El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra á su padre: mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.
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El rey con el juicio afirma la tierra: mas el hombre de presentes la destruirá.
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El hombre que lisonjea á su prójimo, red tiende delante de sus pasos.
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En la prevaricación del hombre malo hay lazo: mas el justo cantará y se alegrará.
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Conoce el justo la causa de los pobres: mas el impío no entiende sabiduría.
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Los hombres escarnecedores enlazan la ciudad: mas los sabios apartan la ira.
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Si el hombre sabio contendiere con el necio, que se enoje ó que se ría, no tendrá reposo.
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Los hombres sanguinarios aborrecen al perfecto: mas los rectos buscan su contentamiento.
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El necio da suelta á todo su espíritu; mas el sabio al fin le sosiega.
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Del señor que escucha la palabra mentirosa, todos sus ministros son impíos.
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El pobre y el usurero se encontraron: Jehová alumbra los ojos de ambos.
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El rey que juzga con verdad á los pobres, su trono será firme para siempre.
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La vara y la corrección dan sabiduría: mas el muchacho consentido avergonzará á su madre.
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Cuando los impíos son muchos, mucha es la prevaricación; mas los justos verán la ruina de ellos.
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Corrige á tu hijo, y te dará descanso, y dará deleite á tu alma.
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Sin profecía el pueblo será disipado: mas el que guarda la ley, bienaventurado él.
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El siervo no se corregirá con palabras: porque entiende, mas no corresponde.
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¿Has visto hombre ligero en sus palabras? más esperanza hay del necio que de él.
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El que regala á su siervo desde su niñez, á la postre será su hijo.
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El hombre iracundo levanta contiendas; y el furioso muchas veces peca.
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La soberbia del hombre le abate; pero al humilde de espíritu sustenta la honra.
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El aparcero del ladrón aborrece su vida; oirá maldiciones, y no lo denunciará.
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El temor del hombre pondrá lazo: mas el que confía en Jehová será levantado.
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Muchos buscan el favor del príncipe: mas de Jehová viene el juicio de cada uno.
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Abominación es á los justos el hombre inicuo; y abominación es al impío el de rectos caminos.
Restraint, anger, and the famous v.18
Several sayings turn on self-control. A fool vents all his anger while the wise man holds himself back (v.11); an angry man stirs up strife (v.22); pride brings a man low while a lowly spirit gains honor (v.23). At the center stands v.18: where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint, but one who keeps the law is blessed. The chapter ties public order to the inner government of the heart.
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