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Proverbs 29:7-21 Modern English Version (MEV)

7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor,but the wicked regards not to know it.

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

9. If a wise man contends 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 utters all his mind,but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.

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

13. The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14. The king who faithfully judges the poor,his throne will be established forever.

15. The rod and reproof give wisdom,but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;but the righteous will see their fall.

17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest;yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18. Where there is no vision, the people perish;but happy is he who keeps the teaching.

19. A servant will not be corrected by words,for though he understands he will not answer.

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 delicately brings up his servant from a childwill have him as a son in the end.

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