Proverbs 29
1 He who, being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are powerful, the people rejoice; But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 He who loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he who is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4 A king by equity establisheth a land; But he who receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare; But the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 A righteous man careth for the cause of the poor; A wicked man discerneth not knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
8 Scoffers kindle a city into a flame; But wise men pacify wrath.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend in a cause with a fool, Whether he rage or laugh, there will be no rest.
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty man hateth the upright; But the righteous seek to preserve his life.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool letteth all his anger come out; But a wise man keepeth it back.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler listen to words of falsehood, All his servants become wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: The LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that judgeth the poor with uprightness, His throne shall be established for ever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself bringeth 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 are powerful, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people become unruly; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For, though he understand, he will not obey.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that bringeth up his servant delicately from childhood Shall have him become a son at the last.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a passionate man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 He who shareth with a thief hateth himself: He heareth the curse, but maketh no discovery.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
27 As the unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, So the upright in his way is an abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.
