Proverbs 29

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8 Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.

27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.