Proverbs 29
1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
He who, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man bears rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
By justice the king establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads 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 an evil man there is a snare, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
A righteous man takes knowledge of the cause of the poor. A wicked man has no such understanding to know.
8 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Scoffers set a city in a flame, but wise men 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 has a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
Bloodthirsty men hate him who is perfect, but the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
A fool utters all his anger, but a wise man keeps it back and calms it.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together. Jehovah enlightens the eyes of them both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increases, but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest, yea, he will give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
See thou a man who 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.
He who brings up his servant gently from childhood shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
A man's pride shall bring him low, but he who is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
He who is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears the adjuration and utters nothing.
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice is from Jehovah.
27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to a wicked man.
