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Advice on Life and Justice

29 After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man
will be broken incurably, without any warning.

As the righteous grow powerful,[a] people rejoice;
    but when the wicked rule, people groan.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
    but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:2 The Heb. lacks powerful