Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this 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 will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with 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 The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth 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 evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise 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 contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
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 the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
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 cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for 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 up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury 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 will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
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 abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
