Proverbs 29
ISV Parallel NLT [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB]
International Standard VersionNew Living Translation
1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.1Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.2When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.4A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. 5To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.6Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. 7The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.8Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.
9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.9If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.10The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. 11Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.12If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. 13The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.14If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.
15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.15To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.16When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.18When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.19Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.21A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.
22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.22An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.23Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.24If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.25Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.
26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.27The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Proverbs 28
Top of Page
Top of Page