Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous flourish, 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 A man who 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 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
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 caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise 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 fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be 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 light to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; 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 vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
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 alone; though he understands, 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 speaks in haste? 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 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief 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 dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
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 receives justice from the LORD.
Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
