Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27 A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
