Proverbs 29
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: 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 contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
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 the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall 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.
When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth 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.
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
