Douay Rheims Bible

Proverbs 28

The Proverbs

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Chapter 29

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  The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.  

 

 

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  When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.  

 

 

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3


 

  A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.  

 

 

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  A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.  

 

 

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  A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.  

 

 

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  A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.  

 

 

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  The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.  

 

 

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  Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.  

 

 

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  If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.  

 

 

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10


 

  Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.  

 

 

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  A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.  

 

 

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12


 

  A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.  

 

 

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13


 

  The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.  

 

 

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14


 

  The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.  

 

 

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15


 

  The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.  

 

 

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16


 

  When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.  

 

 

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17


 

  Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.  

 

 

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18


 

  When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.  

 

 

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19


 

  A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.  

 

 

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20


 

  Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.  

 

 

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21


 

  He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.  

 

 

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22


 

  A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.  

 

 

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  Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.  

 

 

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24


 

  He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.  

 

 

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25


 

  He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.  

 

 

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  Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.  

 

 

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27


 

  The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.  

 

 

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