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Proverbs 29:18-27
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Proverbs 29:18-27
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18
Without a prophetic vision, the people throw off all restraint; but he who keeps Torah is happy.
19
A slave can't be disciplined with words; he may understand, but he won't respond.
20
Do you see someone too anxious to speak? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21
A slave who is pampered from youth will in the end be ungrateful.
22
Angry people stir up strife; hot-tempered people commit many crimes.
23
The proud will be humbled, but the humble will be honored.
24
The accomplice of a thief hates himself; he hears himself put under oath but discloses nothing.
25
Fearing human beings is a snare; but he who trusts in ADONAI will be raised high [above danger].
26
Many seek the ruler's favor, but it is from ADONAI that each gets justice.
27
An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, but he who lives uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.
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Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.