Proverbs 29

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1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy . 2 When the righteous are in authority , the people rejoice : but when the wicked beareth rule , the people mourn . 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. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame . 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where there is no vision , the people perish : but he that keepeth the law , happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife , and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour ; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord . 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked . Prov. 6:15 . TG Righteousness . TG Governments . Mosiah 5:4 . TG Wickedness . TG Authority ; Leadership ; Tyranny . Mosiah 7:23 (22–23) ; D&C 98:9 . Mosiah 11:4 (2–4) . Alma 46:5 (4–35) . TG Transgress . Alma 12:6 ; D&C 10:26 . Hel. 16:2 ; Ether 13:22 (13–15, 22) . D&C 63:64 . TG Mind . Prov. 17:28 (27–28) . TG Kings, Earthly . Prov. 13:24 . TG Chastening ; Reproof . TG Family, Children, Responsibilities toward . TG Marriage, Motherhood . TG Shame . TG Revelation ; Vision . TG Apostasy of Individuals . Luke 11:28 . Prov. 28:9 . TG Happiness . TG Haste ; Rashness . Prov. 26:12 . Eccl. 7:9 ; Matt. 5:22 . TG Strife . Prov. 17:19 ; 18:12 ; Hel. 12:5 (1–5) . TG Humility . TG Hate . John 12:42 (42–43) ; 19:38 . TG Peer Influence . TG Trust in God . Prov. 19:6 . 1 Ne. 15:36 .