Proverbs 29
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
27 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.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
