Proverbs 29 |
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Verse 1 ToDo Items
W Do not resist reproof.
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2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Verse 3 ToDo Items
T Love wisdom.
W Do not keep company with harlots.
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4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Verse 4 ToDo Items
T Do not accept a bribe.
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5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Verse 6 ToDo Items
T Sing and rejoice.
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7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Verse 7 ToDo Items
T Consider the cause of the poor.
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8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Verse 8 ToDo Items
T Turn away wrath.
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9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Verse 11 ToDo Items
T Know that it is foolish to speak about everything that comes into your mind.
T Don’t speak your mind hastily.
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12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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 bringeth his mother to shame.
Verse 15 ToDo Items
W Know that a child left to their own devices will bring shame upon their mother.
T Don’t leave a child to their own devices.
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16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Verse 17 ToDo Items
T Correct your children.
P Know that correcting your children will give you rest and bring delight to your soul.
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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: 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 answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Verse 20 ToDo Items
T Do not be hasty to speak.
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21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Verse 24 ToDo Items
T Don’t partner with a thief.
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25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Verse 25 ToDo Items
W Know that the fear of man brings a snare.
P Know that he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
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26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.