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Proverbs 29

27 aligned verses; 27 with wording or punctuation differences .

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A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery .
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy .
When the righteous flourish , the people rejoice , but when the wicked rule, the people groan .
When the righteous are increased , the people rejoice ; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh .
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father , but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth .
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father ; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth ` his ' substance .
By justice a king brings stability to the land , but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
The king by justice establisheth the land ; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet .
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps .
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices .
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice .
The righteous consider the cause of the poor , but the wicked have no regard for such concerns .
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor ; The wicked hath not understanding to know `it' .
Mockers inflame a city , but the wise turn away anger .
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath .
If a wise man goes to court with a fool , there will be raving and laughing with no resolution .
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man , Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest .
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright , they seek his life.
A fool vents all his anger , but a wise man holds it back.
A fool uttereth all his anger ; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it .
If a ruler listens to lies , all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood , All his servants are wicked.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever .
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor , His throne shall be established for ever .
A rod of correction imparts wisdom , but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom ; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
When the wicked thrive , rebellion increases ; but the righteous will see their downfall .
When the wicked are increased , transgression increaseth ; But the righteous shall look upon their fall .
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law , happy is he .
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone ; though he understands , he will not respond .
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand , he will not give heed .
Do you see a man who speaks in haste ? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end .
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last .
An angry man stirs up dissension , and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife , And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A man’s pride will bring him low , but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A man's pride shall bring him low ; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify .
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing .
The fear of man is a snare , but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high .
The fear of man bringeth a snare ; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe .
Many seek the ruler’s favor , but a man receives justice from the LORD .
Many seek the ruler's favor ; But a man's judgment `cometh' from Jehovah .
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous , and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous ; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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