Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Lawless men burn down a city: 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.
A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
A fool utters all is mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest; and he shall give honour to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
If thou see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
Pride brings a man low, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honour.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous: and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
