Proverbs 29
1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: 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.
If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth 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.
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
