Proverbs 29:2-12 - Heartlight

²When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,

but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

⁴By justice a king brings stability to the land,

but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

⁵A man who flatters his neighbor

spreads a net for his feet.

⁶An evil man is caught by his own sin,

but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

⁷The righteous consider the cause of the poor,

but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

⁸Mockers inflame a city,

but the wise turn away anger.

⁹If a wise man goes to court with a fool,

there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

¹⁰Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man,

but the upright care for his life.

¹¹A fool vents all his anger,

but a wise man holds it back.

¹²If a ruler listens to lies,

all his officials will be wicked.

— Proverbs 29:2-12

(BSB)

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By the Company They Keep

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"The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them."

Godly Folks Desire Justice for the Poor

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned."

No Satisfaction

Devo: Together in Christ

"If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction."

Proverbs 29:11

Devo: Daily Wisdom

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

Quietly Hold Anger Back

Devo: Together in Christ

"Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back."

Anger Can Control You if You Let It

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go...."

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