Proverbs 29 : 1 (NCV)
Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
Proverbs 29 : 2 (NCV)
When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29 : 3 (NCV)
Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
Proverbs 29 : 4 (NCV)
If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
Proverbs 29 : 5 (NCV)
Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.
Proverbs 29 : 6 (NCV)
Evil people are trapped by their own sin, but good people can sing and be happy.
Proverbs 29 : 7 (NCV)
Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned.
Proverbs 29 : 8 (NCV)
People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city, but wise people calm anger down.
Proverbs 29 : 9 (NCV)
When a wise person takes a foolish person to court, the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no peace.
Proverbs 29 : 10 (NCV)
Murderers hate an honest person and try to kill those who do right.
Proverbs 29 : 11 (NCV)
Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.
Proverbs 29 : 12 (NCV)
If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his officers will become wicked.
Proverbs 29 : 13 (NCV)
The poor person and the cruel person are alike in that the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
Proverbs 29 : 14 (NCV)
If a king judges poor people fairly, his government will continue forever.
Proverbs 29 : 15 (NCV)
Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.
Proverbs 29 : 16 (NCV)
When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.
Proverbs 29 : 17 (NCV)
Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.
Proverbs 29 : 18 (NCV)
Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.
Proverbs 29 : 19 (NCV)
Words alone cannot correct a servant, because even if he understands, he won't respond.
Proverbs 29 : 20 (NCV)
Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
Proverbs 29 : 21 (NCV)
If you spoil your servants when they are young, they will bring you grief later on.
Proverbs 29 : 22 (NCV)
An angry person causes trouble; a person with a quick temper sins a lot.
Proverbs 29 : 23 (NCV)
Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.
Proverbs 29 : 24 (NCV)
Partners of thieves are their own worst enemies. If they have to testify in court, they are afraid to say anything.
Proverbs 29 : 25 (NCV)
Being afraid of people can get you into trouble, but if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
Proverbs 29 : 26 (NCV)
Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the Lord.
Proverbs 29 : 27 (NCV)
Good people hate those who are dishonest, and the wicked hate those who are honest.
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