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cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/28.htm" title="Proverbs 28">◄</a> Proverbs 29 <a href="../proverbs/30.htm" title="Proverbs 30">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">New American Bible Revised Edition</td><td width="1%" valign="top"></td></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><section id="ch24029" class="chapter"> <h1 id="cn24029" class="cn"></h1> <div class="senseline"> <p class="slf"><span id="v24029001" class="ver">1</span>Those stiff-necked in the face of reproof</p> <p class="sl1">in an instant will be shattered beyond cure.<a id="rfn24029001-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029001-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029002" class="ver">2</span>When the just flourish, the people rejoice;</p> <p class="sl1">but when the wicked rule, the people groan.<a id="rfn24029002-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029002-1">*</a> <a id="ren24029002-a" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029002-a">a</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029003" class="ver">3</span>Whoever loves wisdom gives joy to his father,</p> <p class="sl1">but whoever consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029004" class="ver">4</span>By justice a king builds up the land;</p> <p class="sl1">but one who raises taxes tears it down.<a id="rfn24029004-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029004-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029005" class="ver">5</span>Those who speak flattery to their neighbor</p> <p class="sl1">cast a net at their feet.<a id="rfn24029005-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029005-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029006" class="ver">6</span>The sin of the wicked is a trap,</p> <p class="sl1">but the just run along joyfully.<a id="ren24029006-b" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029006-b">b</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029007" class="ver">7</span>The just care for the cause of the poor;</p> <p class="sl1">the wicked do not understand such care.<a id="rfn24029007-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029007-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029008" class="ver">8</span>Scoffers enflame the city,</p> <p class="sl1">but the wise calm the fury.<a id="ren24029008-c" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029008-c">c</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029009" class="ver">9</span>If a wise person disputes with a fool,</p> <p class="sl1">there is railing and ridicule but no resolution.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029010" class="ver">10</span>The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,</p> <p class="sl1">but the upright seek his life.<a id="rfn24029010-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029010-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029011" class="ver">11</span>Fools give vent to all their anger;</p> <p class="sl1">but the wise, biding their time, control it.<a id="ren24029011-d" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029011-d">d</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029012" class="ver">12</span>If rulers listen to lying words,</p> <p class="sl1">their servants all become wicked.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029013" class="ver">13</span>The poor and the oppressor meet:<a id="ren24029013-e" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029013-e">e</a></p> <p class="sl1">the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> gives light to the eyes of both.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029014" class="ver">14</span>If a king is honestly for the rights of the poor,</p> <p class="sl1">his throne stands firm forever.<a id="ren24029014-f" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029014-f">f</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029015" class="ver">15</span>The rod of correction gives wisdom,</p> <p class="sl1">but uncontrolled youths disgrace their mothers.<a id="ren24029015-g" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029015-g">g</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029016" class="ver">16</span>When the wicked increase, crime increases;</p> <p class="sl1">but the just will behold their downfall.<a id="rfn24029016-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029016-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029017" class="ver">17</span>Discipline your children, and they will bring you comfort,</p> <p class="sl1">and give delight to your soul.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029018" class="ver">18</span>Without a vision the people lose restraint;</p> <p class="sl1">but happy is the one who follows instruction.<a id="rfn24029018-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029018-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029019" class="ver">19</span>Not by words alone can servants be trained;<a id="ren24029019-h" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029019-h">h</a></p> <p class="sl1">for they understand but do not respond.<a id="rfn24029019-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029019-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029020" class="ver">20</span>Do you see someone hasty in speech?<a id="ren24029020-i" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029020-i">i</a></p> <p class="sl1">There is more hope for a fool!</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029021" class="ver">21</span>If servants are pampered from childhood</p> <p class="sl1">they will turn out to be stubborn.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029022" class="ver">22</span>The ill-tempered stir up strife,</p> <p class="sl1">and the hotheaded cause many sins.<a id="ren24029022-j" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029022-j">j</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029023" class="ver">23</span>Haughtiness brings humiliation,</p> <p class="sl1">but the humble of spirit acquire honor.<a id="rfn24029023-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029023-1">*</a> <a id="ren24029023-k" class="enref" href="footnotes.htm#en24029023-k">k</a></p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029024" class="ver">24</span>Partners of a thief hate themselves;<a id="rfn24029024-1" class="fnref" href="footnotes.htm#fn24029024-1">*</a></p> <p class="sl1">they hear the imprecation but do not testify.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029025" class="ver">25</span>Fear of others becomes a snare,</p> <p class="sl1">but the one who trusts in the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> is safe.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029026" class="ver">26</span>Many curry favor with a ruler,</p> <p class="sl1">but it is from the <span class="tetr">Lord</span> that one receives justice.</p> <p class="sl"><span id="v24029027" class="ver">27</span>An abomination to the just, the evildoer;</p> <p class="sl1">an abomination to the wicked, one whose way is straight.</p> </div> </section> <br /><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="intro.htm"><span class="ac">Book Introduction</span></a></h1><h1 class="cn"><a class="xref" href="footnotes.htm"><span class="ac">Footnotes</span></a></h1></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and 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