Proverbs 29
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1One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly--beyond recovery.1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands "contributions" demolishes it.4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A person who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6An evil person is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices.6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise person goes to court with a fool, there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14A king who judges the poor with fairness--his throne will be established forever.14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight.17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Without revelation people run wild, but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn't respond.19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20Do you see someone who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21A servant pampered from his youth will become arrogant later on.21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered one increases rebellion.22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A person's pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24To be a thief's partner is to hate oneself; he hears the curse but will not testify.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected.25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many desire a ruler's favor, but a person receives justice from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27An unjust person is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com.
Proverbs 28
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