Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [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 beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth 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 doth sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth 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 contendeth 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 uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth 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 lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth 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] bringeth 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 increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy 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 keepeth 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 Seest thou 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 bringeth 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 stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth 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 hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [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 bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth 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 [cometh] 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.
