Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honour.
The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
