Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
He who, 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 powerful, 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 who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man who 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 a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked are not concerned about knowledge.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify 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 contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, 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 shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked are powerful, 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.
Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.
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 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 bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso 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 are they who 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.
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
