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He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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OLD TESTAMENT
All chapters Proverbs 29
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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
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The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
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Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
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Verse 8. Corrupt. Hebrew “scoffers,” who provoke both God and men.
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If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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Verse 9. Rest; or bring him to hear reason. Calmet.—Septuagint “a wise man shall rule nations; but the wicked being angry, is laughed at, and does not frighten.”
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The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
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Verse 10. Soul. they wish to protect the upright. Psalms 141:5.
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
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Verse 13. Enlightener. Septuagint “visitor,” with punishment, as they seem to speak of palliated usury, which cannot escape God. See Calmet. 22:2.
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The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
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Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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Verse 18. Prophecy, by the urim, or by the mouth of prophets, who were in great power and estimation. 3 Kennicott. 1:24 and 12:23. and 2 Chronicles 25:6 and 28:8. Calmet.—Septuagint “There shall be none to explain the law to the impious nation.” Bible.—When pastors are wanting, all goes to ruin. 1 Corinthians 11:4. Ven. Bede. Calmet.
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A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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Verse 20. Amendment. S. Jerom (as Evag.) says, after Thucydides: “Ignorance produces confidence, and learning fear.”
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He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
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An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
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A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
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Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
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Verse 24. Soul, and exposeth himself to death, though this was only inflicted for stealing a man. Exodus 21:16. The night-thief might also be killed in the fact. Exodus 22:2. But if the person who had stolen denied it on oath, he was put to death for perjury. Leviticus 5:1.
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The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
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Verse 25. Fall. Human respects will not long preserve him from sin. Calmet.—Septuagint have a double version: “Those who fear and are ashamed of men, shall be thrown down. But he who confideth in the Lord, shall rejoice. Impiety overturneth man, while he who trusteth in the Lord shall be saved.” Grabe. Bible.
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Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
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A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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