Proverbs 29
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Berean Standard Bible
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
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 caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
18Where there is no 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, there will be no response.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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