Proverbs 29:3-14

1. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

2. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

3. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

4. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

5. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

6. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

7. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

8. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

9. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

10. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

11. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

12. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

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