Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD giveth light to both their eyes.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight to thy soul.
Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.
24 Whoever is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and revealeth it not.
He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
