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Proverbs 29

29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. (29:2) "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice."
Has there ever been a righteous person?
29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. (29:3-5)

(29:3) "Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father."

29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. (29:5) "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. (29:6) "The righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Has there ever been a righteous person?
29:7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. (29:7) "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
Has there ever been a righteous person?
29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. (29:10) "The just seek his soul."
Has the ever been a just person?

(29:11) "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards."

29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
29:12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. (29:15) "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."
Beating your children will make them wise.
(Don't let them think for themselves.)
What the Bible says about torture

(29:16) "The righteous shall see their fall."
Has there ever been a righteous person?

29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. (29:19) "A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."
Beat your servants (slaves), as though they were your children.
29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. (29:20-23)

(29:20) "Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him."

29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
29:22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. (29:22) "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."
29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. (29:23) "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit."
29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. (29:25) "Whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."
29:26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. (29:27) "An unjust man is an abomination to the just."
Has the ever been a just person?

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