Proverbs 29:6-16

1. 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

2. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

3. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

4. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

5. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

6. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

7. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

8. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

9. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

10. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

11. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

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