18When the people of a nation do not receive messages that come directly from God, they do not control their behavior. God is pleased with those who obey his laws.
19It is not possible to correct/discipline servants only by talking to them; they understand what you are saying, but they do not pay attention to it.
20God can help/bless foolish people more easily RHQ than he can help/bless people who speak without thinking first.
21If someone gives his servants everything that they want, starting from when they are young, some day those servants will take from him everything that he owns.
22Those who quickly become angry cause many arguments, and they also commit many sins.
23Proud people will be disgraced; those who are humble will be respected.
24Those who help thieves to steal only hurt themselves; when they are in court, they solemnly ask God to curse them if they do not tell the truth, but they do not tell the truth about the crime that was committed, and as a result, God will curse them.
25It is like a dangerous trap MET for people to be ◄afraid of/worried about► what others will think about them, but those who trust in Yahweh are safe/protected.
Proverbs 29
Proverbs 29:18-25