[:en]SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 29
“A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed – without remedy” (Proverbs 29:1)
“By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down” (Proverbs 219:4)
“An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad” (proverbs 29:6)
“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern” (Proverbs 29:7)
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control” (Proverbs 29:11)
“The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother” (Proverbs 19:15)
“Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul” (Proverbs 219:17)
“Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Proverbs 19:20)
“An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins” (Proverbs 29:22)
“A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor” (Proverbs 29:23)
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25)
TEACHINGS:
- Listen to rebukes (v. 1)
- Rule with justice (v. 4a)
- Be righteous(v. 6b)
- Be fair to the poor (vs. 7, 14)
- Turn away anger (v. 8)
- Keep yourself under control (v. 11b)
- Correct and discipline your child (vs. 15, 17)
- Keep the law (v. 18b)
- Be humble (v. 23b)
- Trust in the Lord (v. 25b)
- Be honest (v. 27a)
ADMONITIONS:
- Do not be a companion of prostitutes who squader you wealth (v. 3)
- Do not be greedy for bribes (v. 4b)
- Do not flatter your neighbors (v. 5)
- Do not go to court with a fool (v. 9)
- Do not give full vent to your anger (v. 11a)
- Do not listen to lies and become wicked (v. 12)
- Do not speak in haste (v. 20)
- Do not pamper your servant from youth or he will bring grief in the end (v. 21)
- Do not be hot-tempered and quick to become angry (v. 22)
- Do not be proud (v. 25a)
- Do not detest the upright (v. 27b)
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