Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man 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.
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
