Proverbs 29
1 Anyone who goes on stubbornly rejecting many warnings will be suddenly destroyed, without hope of healing.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 When good people are in charge, everybody celebrates; but when the wicked rule, everybody groans.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 A king who rules justly makes the country secure, but one who asks for bribes will destroy it.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 Those who flatter their friends lay a net to trip them up.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 Evil people are trapped by their own sins, but those who do right sing and celebrate.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 Good people care about treating the poor fairly, but the wicked don't think about it at all.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Cynical people can inflame a whole city, but the wise calm angry people down.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
9 When a wise man takes a stupid man to court, there's raging and ridicule, but nothing is settled.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 Murderers hate people of integrity, but those who live right try to help them.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 Stupid people let all their anger out, while wise people quietly hold it in.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 A ruler who listens to lies will have nothing but wicked officials.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 Poor people and their oppressors have this in common: the Lord gives life to all of them.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 If a king judges the poor fairly, he will have a long rule.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 Discipline and correction provide wisdom, but a son left undisciplined is an embarrassment to his mother.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked are in power, sin increases; but the good will see their downfall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Without a revelation from God, the people go out of control, but those who keep the law are happy.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A servant can't be disciplined by words alone; though they understand, they don't follow what they're told.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Have you seen a man who speaks without thinking? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A servant indulged from childhood will in the end become unmanageable.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 Angry people stir up trouble, those with short tempers commit many sins.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 If you're proud, you'll be humiliated; but if you're humble, you'll be honored.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 A thief's partner hates his life; even under the threat of being cursed he can't tell the truth.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 Being afraid of people traps you, but if you trust in the Lord you're safe.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 Good people hate those who are unjust; the wicked hate those who do what's right.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
