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Proverbs 29:1
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
Proverbs 29:1 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 29:1 in other translations
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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In context
1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
2 When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
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