Proverbs 29

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

When the righteous are powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.

He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].

A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.

8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.

11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.

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

The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

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

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.

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

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

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.

He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be 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 judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.

Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.