Some words to reflect on, in the context of World Affairs
Selected verses from Proverbs 29, NIV, in the context of World Affairs.
1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,
but those who are greedy for - or give - bribes tear
it down.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.
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