Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds 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.
The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.
