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Proverbs 29:2-19

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2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment stablisheth the land: But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour Spreadeth a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: But the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, Whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: But the just seek his soul.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, All his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer.

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