Proverbs 29
1 A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2 In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5 A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7 The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
The righteous is concerned about justice for the poor. The wicked does not understand the concern.
8 Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away 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.
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13 The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: YHWH gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but he who keeps the law is blessed.
19 By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20 Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end also he is continuator.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22 An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23 The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25 Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in YHWH will be set on high.
26 Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from YHWH.
27 An abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
