Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: YHWH gives sight to the eyes of both.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is 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.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in YHWH will be set on high.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from YHWH.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
