Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, 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 a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4 The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it.
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads 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 a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it.
A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers set a city in a flame, 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 has a controversy 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.
Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkens 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. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
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 causes 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 increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to 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 who keeps 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 understands, he will not give heed.
20 See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
See thou a man who 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 who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and betrayed it not.
He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
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 who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
