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.

He that 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 neighbor 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 is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.

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 rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.

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

The blood-thirsty 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 hearkeneth 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 enlighteneth 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; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he 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 can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, 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 at length become [his] son.

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 honor 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.

Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth [it] not.

25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be set on high.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who 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 favor; 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.