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Proverbs 29:8-1964 ·Bible in Basic English

“Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away. If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest. Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul. A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly. If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers. The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally. The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power. The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother. When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul. Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy. A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention. Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him. If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end. An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong. A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour. A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing. The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high. The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord. An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.”

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