Proverbs 29:1
What does Proverbs 29:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 2:25
If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.
- Proverbs 1:24
Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;
- 1 Kings 22:34
And a certain man drew his bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded.
- 1 Kings 22:20
And Jehovah said, Who shall entice Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner; and another said on that manner.
- Acts 1:18
(Now this man obtained a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
- Isaiah 48:4
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
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