Proverbs 29
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1He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
4The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
5A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.
6By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
7The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
8Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.
9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.
11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see.
14The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
17Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.
19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.
20Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.
22An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.
25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.
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