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, that 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 in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
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 the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: 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 contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, 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 and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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 brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your 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 perish: but he that 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 understand he will not answer.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
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 furious 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 honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
Whoso is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and betrayed it not.
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 whoso puts his trust in the LORD 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 favour; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
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 just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
