Proverbs 29
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
World English Bible
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
2When the righteous thrive, 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.
3Whoever 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.
4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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 snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men 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 foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are 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 sight to the eyes of both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
16When the wicked increase, sin 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.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, 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 revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet 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 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 master at the last.
21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
23A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares 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 proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes 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.
27A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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