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A cinematic biblical illustration portrays righteous rule and the snare of human fear in an ancient setting shaped by the chapter’s central figures and symbols.
KING JAMES VERSION

PROVERBS 29

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Proverbs 29 — Righteous Rule and the Snare of Human Fear.

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The composition centers righteous rule and the snare of human fear as the chapter’s defining visual, using a unified, historically grounded scene while avoiding written text and any bodily depiction of God.

Scripture basis: Proverbs 29:1–27
  1. 1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
  2. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
  3. 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
  4. 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
  5. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
  6. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
  7. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
  8. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
  9. 9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
  10. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
  11. 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
  12. 12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
  13. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
  14. 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
  15. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
  16. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
  17. 17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
  18. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
  19. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
  20. 20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
  21. 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
  22. 22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
  23. 23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
  24. 24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
  25. 25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
  26. 26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
  27. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom

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