Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
