Proverbs 29

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

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

1A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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

2When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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

3A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

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

4A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

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

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

5A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

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

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

6In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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

7The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

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

8Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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

9If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

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

10Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

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

11A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

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

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

12If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

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

13The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

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

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

14The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.

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

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

15The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

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

16When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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

17Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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

18Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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

19A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

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

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

20Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

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

21If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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

22An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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

23A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.

24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

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

24A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

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

25The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

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

26The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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

27An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.