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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 who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy .
When the righteous flourish , the people rejoice , but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous thrive , the people rejoice ; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father , but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father ; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
The king by justice makes the land stable , But he who takes bribes tears it down .
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor , Spreads a net for his feet.
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices .
An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad .
The righteous consider the cause of the poor , but the wicked have no regard for such concerns .
The righteous care about justice for the poor . The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge .
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution .
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs , and there is no peace .
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man , but the upright care for his life.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright .
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back .
A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control .
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials 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 have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
The king who fairly judges the poor , His throne shall be established forever.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
When the wicked thrive , rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase , sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest ; he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace ; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Where there is no vision , the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Where there is no revelation , the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed .
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
A servant can't be corrected by words . Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste ? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words ? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
An angry man stirs up dissension , and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression .
An angry man stirs up strife , And a wrathful man abounds in sin .
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul ; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul . He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high .
The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept 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 justice comes from Yahweh .
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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