Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
A man loving wisdom makes his father glad, And a friend of harlots destroys wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A king establishes a land by judgment, And one receiving gifts throws it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man taking a portion above his neighbor, Spreads a net for his own steps.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
A snare [is] in the transgression of the evil, And the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
The righteous knows the plea of the poor, The wicked does not understand knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he has been angry, And he has laughed, and there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
A fool brings out all his mind, And the wise restrains it until afterward.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Jehovah gives sight to the eyes of both.
The poor and the man of frauds have met together, YHWH is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
A king that is judging the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, And the righteous look on their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Discipline your son, and he gives you comfort, Indeed, he gives delights to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
A people is made naked without a vision, And whoever is keeping the Law, O his blessedness!
19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
You have seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
Whoever is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end he is also continuator.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
An angry man stirs up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
The pride of man humbles him, And humility of spirit upholds honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
Whoever is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, He hears execration, and does not tell.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah will be set on high.
Fear of man causes a snare, And the confident in YHWH is set on high.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Jehovah.
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And the judgment of each [is] from YHWH.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
The perverse man [is] an abomination to the righteous, And the upright in the way [is] an abomination to the wicked!
