Proverbs 29
1 He, that 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 without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth 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 the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10 The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
A 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 his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer.
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he 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 in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become [his] son.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth [it] not.
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
27 An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to 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].
