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Proverbs 29

American Standard Version (ASV) - 1901

27 verses - Formal equivalence (very literal) - Public Domain

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Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;

Proverbs 29:3

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;

Proverbs 29:4

The king by justice establisheth the land;

Proverbs 29:5

A man that flattereth his neighbor

Proverbs 29:6

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare;

Proverbs 29:7

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor;

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers set a city in a flame;

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,

Proverbs 29:1

The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect;

Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his anger;

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,

Proverbs 29:13

The poor man and the oppressor meet together;

Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom;

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;

Proverbs 29:17

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words;

Proverbs 29:2

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?

Proverbs 29:21

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife,

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride shall bring him low;

Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul;

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare;

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor;

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous;

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