Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbor 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 a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? 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.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
