< Proverbs 29 >
1 He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4 By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men set a city in a blaze; 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 contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
12 If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 The king who faithfully 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 and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 See thou 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 for a fool than for him.
21 He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
24 He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh 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.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.