Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; 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 contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy 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 happy is he that keepeth the law.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
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 an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
