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Proverbs 29:6-16

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

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

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

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

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

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