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Proverbs 29

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He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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

4

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

5

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

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

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7

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

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

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

10

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

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

12

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

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

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

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15

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

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

17

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

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The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

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Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

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An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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Proverbs 29:18

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”

Study Summary

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction—a statement of the necessity of revealed truth to moral restraint, establishing that those with wisdom's guidance are blessed. The theological significance involves the principle of the importance of divine instruction.

Community Reflections

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Alice Morgan (test user)10h ago
The shepherd and the sheep — Proverbs 29

I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately…

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Proverbs 29:18

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”

Study Summary

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction—a statement of the necessity of revealed truth to moral restraint, establishing that those with wisdom's guidance are blessed. The theological significance involves the principle of the importance of divine instruction.

Community Reflections

1
Alice Morgan (test user)10h ago
The shepherd and the sheep — Proverbs 29

I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. What a reminder that God's ways are not our ways. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides everything.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately…

Read the note →

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction—a statement of the necessity of revealed truth to moral restraint, establishing that those with wisdom's guidance are blessed. The theological significance involves the principle of the importance of divine instruction.