Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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 is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour 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 shall 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 understandeth not knowledge.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath 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 the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
13 The indigent 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 A 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] bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall 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 happy is he that keepeth the law.
Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.
20 Hast thou seen a man 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 in the end have him as a son.
He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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 confidence in Jehovah is protected.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is 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 of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
