Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
He, that being often reproved hardens 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 in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flatters his neighbor spreads 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 an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away 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 contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, 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 brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your 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 perish: but he that keeps 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 answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
See you a man that is 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 delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes 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.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
