< Proverbs 29 >
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth 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 euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
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 decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer.
A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20 Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then 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 vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
24 Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth [it] not.
He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
26 Many seek the ruler's favor; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
27 An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.
A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.