Proverbs 29

1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.

3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.

4A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

6A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

8Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

9If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry, or laugh, he shall find no rest.

10The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

11A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

12If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

13The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

14A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame.

16When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

17Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

18Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.

19A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

20Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

20Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.

21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

21He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

22An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

22A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

23A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

23Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.

24Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

24He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.

25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

25He that feareth man shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.

26Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

27The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.