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class="line2">when the wicked rule, the people groan.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,</p><p class="line2">but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>By justice a king gives a country stability,</p><p class="line2">but those who are greedy for <span class="nivfootnote"><sup><a href="#footnotes" title="Or who give">a</a></sup></span> bribes tear it down.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Those who flatter their neighbors</p><p class="line2">are spreading nets for their feet.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Evildoers are snared by their own sin,</p><p class="line2">but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>The righteous care about justice for the poor,</p><p class="line2">but the wicked have no such concern.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Mockers stir up a city,</p><p class="line2">but the wise turn away anger.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>If a wise person goes to court with a fool,</p><p class="line2">the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity</p><p class="line2">and seek to kill the upright.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Fools give full vent to their rage,</p><p class="line2">but the wise bring calm in the end.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>If a ruler listens to lies,</p><p class="line2">all his officials become wicked.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>The poor and the oppressor have this in common:</p><p class="line2">The <span class="name">Lord</span> gives sight to the eyes of both.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>If a king judges the poor with fairness,</p><p class="line2">his throne will be established forever.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,</p><p class="line2">but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>When the wicked thrive, so does sin,</p><p class="line2">but the righteous will see their downfall.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;</p><p class="line2">they will bring you the delights you desire.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;</p><p class="line2">but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;</p><p class="line2">though they understand, they will not respond.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Do you see someone who speaks in haste?</p><p class="line2">There is more hope for a fool than for them.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>A servant pampered from youth</p><p class="line2">will turn out to be insolent.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>An angry person stirs up conflict,</p><p class="line2">and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Pride brings a person low,</p><p class="line2">but the lowly in spirit gain honor.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;</p><p class="line2">they are put under oath and dare not testify.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Fear of man will prove to be a snare,</p><p class="line2">but whoever trusts in the <span class="name">Lord</span> is kept safe.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Many seek an audience with a ruler,</p><p class="line2">but it is from the <span class="name">Lord</span> that one gets justice.</p></div> <div class="stanza"><p class="line1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/29-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>The righteous detest the dishonest;</p><p class="line2">the wicked detest the upright.</p></div><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="footnotes"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="nivfootnotesbot">a</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> <span class="footnotebot">Or <i>who give</i></span><br><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><p class="ntext"><a href="http://niv.scripturetext.com/version.htm">New International Version</a> (NIV)</p><p class="ntext2">Holy Bible, New International Version&reg, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by <a 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