Proverbs 29
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out 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 steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your 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 are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
20 Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.
If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes 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 evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
