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- Kapitel 29 -

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

1
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4
A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
5
A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
6
In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
7
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
9
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10
Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
11
A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
13
The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14
A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
16
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
18
Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19
A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20
Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
21
He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
22
An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23
The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
24
He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
25
The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
26
Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
27
A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

1
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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