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, hardeneth 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 powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth 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 a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify 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 contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become 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: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, 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 bringeth 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 powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Chastise 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 become unruly; But he that keepeth 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 obey.
20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
Seest thou a man 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 bringeth up his servant delicately 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 stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble 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 shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth 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 are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh 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.
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
