Proverbs 29
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1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know. 7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself. 11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 28
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