Proverbs 29
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener 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 judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
