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 that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are in authority, 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 keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth 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 feet.
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 doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn 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 contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage 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.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek 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 in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, 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 poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The 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 are multiplied, 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.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he 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 perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand 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.
Seest thou a man that is 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 have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up 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.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth 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 fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh 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.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
