Proverbs 29
King James Version with ApocryphaTranslation
King James Version with Apocrypha
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
4The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it .
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
8Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men 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 contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
11A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are 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 giveth light to the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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 causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
20Seest thou a man that 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.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
23A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD .
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
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