Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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 does sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judges 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 brings his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
