Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
See thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
