Proverbs 29

1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

HE, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.