Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth 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 that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Scornful men set the city in a flame; 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 contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy 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 happy is he that keepeth the law.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
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 face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
