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The most popular Bible verses from Proverbs 29 - Page 2

Found 27 Verses (from 11)

Proverbs 29:4

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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. NIV

The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it. AMP

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. KJV

Proverbs 29:17

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Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. NIV

Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart. AMP

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. KJV

Proverbs 29:3

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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. NIV

Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance. AMP

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. KJV

Proverbs 29:24

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The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify. NIV

Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing. AMP

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. KJV

Proverbs 29:20

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Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. NIV

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him. AMP

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. KJV

Proverbs 29:5

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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. NIV

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet. AMP

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. KJV

Proverbs 29:21

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A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. NIV

He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward. AMP

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. KJV

Proverbs 29:8

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Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. NIV

Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath. AMP

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. KJV

Proverbs 29:19

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Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. NIV

A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him]. AMP

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. KJV

Proverbs 29:14

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If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever. NIV

The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously. AMP

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. KJV