Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
