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  "citation": "Proverbs 29 (Douay-Rheims)",
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      "verse": 1,
      "text": "The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:1 (Douay-Rheims)"
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      "verse": 2,
      "text": "When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:2 (Douay-Rheims)"
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      "verse": 3,
      "text": "A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:3 (Douay-Rheims)"
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      "verse": 4,
      "text": "A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:4 (Douay-Rheims)"
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      "verse": 5,
      "text": "A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:5 (Douay-Rheims)"
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    {
      "verse": 6,
      "text": "A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:6 (Douay-Rheims)"
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      "verse": 7,
      "text": "The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:7 (Douay-Rheims)"
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    {
      "verse": 8,
      "text": "Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:8 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 9,
      "text": "If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:9 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 10,
      "text": "Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:10 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 11,
      "text": "A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:11 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 12,
      "text": "A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:12 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 13,
      "text": "The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:13 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 14,
      "text": "The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:14 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 15,
      "text": "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:15 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 16,
      "text": "When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:16 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 17,
      "text": "Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:17 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 18,
      "text": "When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:18 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 19,
      "text": "A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:19 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 20,
      "text": "Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:20 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 21,
      "text": "He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:21 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 22,
      "text": "A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:22 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 23,
      "text": "Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:23 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 24,
      "text": "He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:24 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 25,
      "text": "He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:25 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 26,
      "text": "Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:26 (Douay-Rheims)"
    },
    {
      "verse": 27,
      "text": "The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.",
      "citation": "Proverbs 29:27 (Douay-Rheims)"
    }
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