God's Word Translation

Proverbs 29:6-15 God's Word Translation (GW)

6. To an evil person sin is bait in a trap,but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad.

7. A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor.A wicked person does not understand this.

8. Mockers create an uproar in a city,but wise people turn away anger.

9. When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,he may rant and rave,but there is no peace and quiet.

10. Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person,but decent people seek ⌊to protect⌋ his life.

11. A fool expresses all his emotions,but a wise person controls them.

12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,all his servants become wicked.

13. A poor person and an oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives both of them sight.

14. When a king judges the poor with honesty,his throne will always be secure.

15. A spanking and a warning produce wisdom,but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.