- 29:1 He who hardens his neck after being often reproved Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
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人屡次受责备，仍然硬着颈项，他必顷刻破败，无法可治。
- 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
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义人增多，民就喜乐；恶人掌权，民就叹息。
- 29:3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
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爱慕智慧的，使父亲喜乐；与妓女结交的，浪费赀财。
- 29:4 The king by justice establishes the land, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
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王藉公平，使国坚立，但收取贿赂的，使国倾覆。
- 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his steps.
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谄媚邻舍的，就是张设网罗绊他的脚。
- 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, But the righteous man sings and rejoices.
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恶人因过犯，自陷网罗，义人却欢呼喜乐。
- 29:7 The righteous man knows the rights of the poor; The wicked man has no understanding of such knowledge.
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义人知道穷人的权益；恶人没有聪明，就不得而知。
- 29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
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亵慢人煽惑通城，智慧人却使怒气转消。
- 29:9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The fool is either angry or laughs, and there is no rest.
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智慧人与愚妄人相争，愚妄人或怒或笑，总不能止息。
- 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate one who is perfect, And they seek the life of the upright.
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好流人血的，恨恶完全人，寻索正直人的性命。
- 29:11 A fool utters all his anger, But a wise man holds it back.
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愚昧人怒气全发，智慧人忍气含怒。
- 29:12 If a ruler pays attention to a false word, All his servants are wicked.
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君王若听信虚假的话，他一切臣仆必都是奸恶的。
- 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Jehovah gives light to the eyes of them both.
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贫穷人和欺压人的，在一件事上都一样，就是他们的眼目都蒙耶和华光照。
- 29:14 If a king judges the poor in truth, His throne will be established forever.
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君王若凭真实判断穷人，他的国位必永远坚立。
- 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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杖打和责备能赐智慧，放纵的孩子使他母亲羞愧。
- 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
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恶人加多，过犯也加多；义人必看见他们跌倒。
- 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; He will also give delight to your soul.
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管教你的儿子，他就使你得安息；他也必使你魂里喜悦。
- 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
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没有异象，民就放肆；惟遵守律法的，便为有福。
- 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
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只用言语，仆人不肯受管教；他虽然明白，也没有反应。
- 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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你见过言语急躁的人么？愚昧人比他更有指望。
- 29:21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child Will have him as a son in the end.
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人将仆人从幼娇养，这仆人终久必成了他的儿子。
- 29:22 An angry man stirs up contention, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
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好生气的人挑启纷争，暴怒的人多有过犯。
- 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But he who is of a lowly spirit will obtain honor.
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人的骄傲必使他降卑，灵里谦卑的必得尊荣。
- 29:24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; He hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
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与盗贼均分的，是恨恶自己的性命；他听见叫人发誓作证的声音，却不言语。
- 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Jehovah will be exalted.
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惧怕人的陷入网罗，惟有信靠耶和华的，必得高举。
- 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from Jehovah.
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多人寻求王的恩宠，惟有从耶和华，人才得公理。
- 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked man.
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不公正的人，为义人所憎嫌；行径正直的人，为恶人所憎恶。