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Proverbs 29:1-6

1 Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

2 When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.

5 Those who give false praise to their neighbors are setting a trap for them.

5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

6 Evil people are trapped by their own sin, but good people can sing and be happy.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.