Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth 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 euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
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 contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
11 A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
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 decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then 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 vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angrie man stirreth vp strife, 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.
The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
