Proverbs 29
1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honour to your soul.
18 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.
27 An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
