Proverbs 29:1-9
Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times
will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.
When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.
But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.
But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.
By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure.
But those who only want money tear it down.
Those who only pretend to praise their neighbors
are spreading a net to catch them by the feet.
Sinful people are trapped by their own sin.
But godly people shout for joy and are glad.
Those who do what is right want to treat poor people fairly.
But those who do what is wrong don’t care about the poor.
Those who make fun of others stir up a city.
But wise people turn anger away.
Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person.
Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.
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