Proverbs 29:1-14

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29 ^(A)He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
    will suddenly be ^(B)broken ^(C)beyond healing.
² When ^(D)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
    but when ^(E)the wicked rule, the people groan.
³ He who ^(F)loves wisdom makes his father glad,
    but ^(G)a companion of prostitutes ^(H)squanders his wealth.
⁴ By justice a king ^(I)builds up the land,
    but he who exacts gifts^[a] tears it down.
^5 (J)A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads ^(K)a net for his feet.
⁶ An evil man is ^(L)ensnared in his transgression,
    but a righteous man ^(M)sings and rejoices.
⁷ A righteous man ^(N)knows the rights of the poor;
    a wicked man does not ^(O)understand such knowledge.
^8 (P)Scoffers set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.
⁹ If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
    the fool only rages and laughs, and there is ^(Q)no quiet.
¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men ^(R)hate one who is blameless
    and seek the life of the upright.^[b]
11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
    but a wise man quietly holds it back.
¹² If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.
¹³ The poor man and the oppressor ^(S)meet together;
    the Lord ^(T)gives light to the eyes of both.
¹⁴ If a king ^(U)faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will ^(V)be established forever.