Proverbs 29
1 A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2 In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
3 A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
A man loving wisdom makes his father glad, And a friend of harlots destroys wealth.
4 A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
A king establishes a land by judgment, And one receiving gifts throws it down.
5 A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
A man taking a portion above his neighbor, Spreads a net for his own steps.
6 In the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
A snare [is] in the transgression of the evil, And the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous knows the plea of the poor, The wicked does not understand knowledge.
8 Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9 A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he has been angry, And he has laughed, and there is no rest.
10 Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
A fool brings out all his mind, And the wise restrains it until afterward.
12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
13 The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
The poor and the man of frauds have met together, YHWH is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14 a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
A king that is judging the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15 A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
16 In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, And the righteous look on their fall.
17 Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
Discipline your son, and he gives you comfort, Indeed, he gives delights to your soul.
18 Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
A people is made naked without a vision, And whoever is keeping the Law, O his blessedness!
19 By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
20 Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
You have seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
21 Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end also he is continuator.
Whoever is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end he is also continuator.
22 An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
An angry man stirs up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
23 The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
The pride of man humbles him, And humility of spirit upholds honor.
24 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
Whoever is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, He hears execration, and does not tell.
25 Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
Fear of man causes a snare, And the confident in YHWH is set on high.
26 Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And the judgment of each [is] from YHWH.
27 An abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!
The perverse man [is] an abomination to the righteous, And the upright in the way [is] an abomination to the wicked!
