Proverbs 29
1 The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
When the righteous are powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth shame to his mother.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
When the wicked are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards 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 taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
Seest thou a man hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
