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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 2

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1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
King James Version
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
American Standard Version
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
New English Translation
When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
World English Bible
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
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.
6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
9
[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.
11
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.