Proverbs 29
1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without 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 in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbour 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.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: 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 contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: YHWH lighteneth both their eyes.
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 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 a child left to himself 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, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in YHWH shall be safe.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from YHWH.
27 An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
