Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that 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 powerful, 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.
He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who 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 equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
In the transgression of a wicked 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.
A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify 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 in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, 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 shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are powerful, 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.
Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to 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 become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Seest thou 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 bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate 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 will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
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 trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh 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.
As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
