Proverbs 29
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1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.2When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.4A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.6In the transgression of an evil person there is a snare, but a righteous person can sing and rejoice.
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.7The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.8Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.9If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.10Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of them both.
14A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.14If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.15A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.18When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.
20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.23A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.
25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.26Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one receives justice.
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.
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