Proverbs 29
1 He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
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.
