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    "chapter": 29
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    "n": 29,
    "bookSlug": "proverbs",
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    "paragraphs": [{
        "n": 1,
        "refId": "PRO-29:1",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.1",
        "text": "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
      },{
        "n": 2,
        "refId": "PRO-29:2",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.2",
        "text": "When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh."
      },{
        "n": 3,
        "refId": "PRO-29:3",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.3",
        "text": "Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance."
      },{
        "n": 4,
        "refId": "PRO-29:4",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.4",
        "text": "The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it."
      },{
        "n": 5,
        "refId": "PRO-29:5",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.5",
        "text": "A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps."
      },{
        "n": 6,
        "refId": "PRO-29:6",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.6",
        "text": "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
      },{
        "n": 7,
        "refId": "PRO-29:7",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.7",
        "text": "The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it]."
      },{
        "n": 8,
        "refId": "PRO-29:8",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.8",
        "text": "Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath."
      },{
        "n": 9,
        "refId": "PRO-29:9",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.9",
        "text": "If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest."
      },{
        "n": 10,
        "refId": "PRO-29:10",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.10",
        "text": "The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life."
      },{
        "n": 11,
        "refId": "PRO-29:11",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.11",
        "text": "A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it."
      },{
        "n": 12,
        "refId": "PRO-29:12",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.12",
        "text": "If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked."
      },{
        "n": 13,
        "refId": "PRO-29:13",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.13",
        "text": "The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both."
      },{
        "n": 14,
        "refId": "PRO-29:14",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.14",
        "text": "The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever."
      },{
        "n": 15,
        "refId": "PRO-29:15",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.15",
        "text": "The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother."
      },{
        "n": 16,
        "refId": "PRO-29:16",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.16",
        "text": "When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall."
      },{
        "n": 17,
        "refId": "PRO-29:17",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.17",
        "text": "Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul."
      },{
        "n": 18,
        "refId": "PRO-29:18",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.18",
        "text": "Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
      },{
        "n": 19,
        "refId": "PRO-29:19",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.19",
        "text": "A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed."
      },{
        "n": 20,
        "refId": "PRO-29:20",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.20",
        "text": "Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him."
      },{
        "n": 21,
        "refId": "PRO-29:21",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.21",
        "text": "He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last."
      },{
        "n": 22,
        "refId": "PRO-29:22",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.22",
        "text": "An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression."
      },{
        "n": 23,
        "refId": "PRO-29:23",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.23",
        "text": "A man`s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor."
      },{
        "n": 24,
        "refId": "PRO-29:24",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.24",
        "text": "Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing."
      },{
        "n": 25,
        "refId": "PRO-29:25",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.25",
        "text": "The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe."
      },{
        "n": 26,
        "refId": "PRO-29:26",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.26",
        "text": "Many seek the ruler`s favor; But a man`s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah."
      },{
        "n": 27,
        "refId": "PRO-29:27",
        "verseRef": "Prov.29.27",
        "text": "An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the       wicked."
      }
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