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Scripture Context
Proverbs 28:26 - Proverbs 29:7
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29
Intro: Government -- Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice, and corruption.
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 neighbor 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.