Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD giveth light to both their eyes.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Whoever is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and revealeth it not.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
