Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
A man loving wisdom makes his father glad, And a friend of harlots destroys wealth.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A king establishes a land by judgment, And one receiving gifts throws it down.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man taking a portion above his neighbor, Spreads a net for his own steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A snare [is] in the transgression of the evil, And the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
The righteous knows the plea of the poor, The wicked does not understand knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he has been angry, And he has laughed, and there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
A fool brings out all his mind, And the wise restrains it until afterward.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor and the man of frauds have met together, YHWH is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
A king that is judging the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, And the righteous look on their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Discipline your son, and he gives you comfort, Indeed, he gives delights to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
A people is made naked without a vision, And whoever is keeping the Law, O his blessedness!
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
You have seen a man hasty in his words! 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.
Whoever is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end he is also continuator.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirs up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
The pride of man humbles him, And humility of spirit upholds honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Whoever is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, He hears execration, and does not tell.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Fear of man causes a snare, And the confident in YHWH is set on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And the judgment of each [is] from YHWH.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
The perverse man [is] an abomination to the righteous, And the upright in the way [is] an abomination to the wicked!
