14 If a (A)king judges the poor with truth,
His (B)throne will be established forever.
15 The (C)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (D)brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked [b]increase, transgression increases;
But the (E)righteous will see their fall.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself
  2. Proverbs 29:16 Or become great

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.(A)

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(B)

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.(C)

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