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Proverbs 29
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1A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Lawless men burn down a city : but wise men turn away wrath.
8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11A fool utters all his mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both .
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honor to your soul.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the lawis blessed.
18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23Pride brings a manlow, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honor.
23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26Many wait on the favor of rulers; but justice comes to a manfrom the Lord.
26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
27A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.