Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; 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 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth 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 evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10 The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
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 the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for 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 up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an 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].
