Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
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 increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
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 Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honor to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honor.
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
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 bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
[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 face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Many wait on the favor of rulers; but justice comes to a man 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].
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
