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Proverbs 29:1 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. "
Proverbs 29:1
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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.
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Proverbs 29:2
"When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
Proverbs 29:3
"Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth."
Proverbs 29:4
"The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down."
Proverbs 29:5
"A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."
Proverbs 29:6
"An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad."
Proverbs 29:7
"The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge."
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