Proverbs 29
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1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
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 rule, the people groan.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
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 brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
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, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 28
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