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Proverbs 28

## The Proverbs

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| # Chapter 29
#### 1 | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
#### 2 | When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
#### 3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
#### 4 | The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
#### 5 | A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
#### 6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
#### 7 | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
#### 8 | Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
#### 9 | If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
#### 10 | The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
#### 11 | A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
#### 12 | If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
#### 13 | The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
#### 14 | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
#### 15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
#### 16 | When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
#### 17 | Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
#### 18 | Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
#### 19 | A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
#### 20 | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
#### 21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
#### 22 | An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
#### 23 | A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
#### 24 | Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
#### 25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
#### 26 | Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
#### 27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

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