Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
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 flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
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 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your 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 cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
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 is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
[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 favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
