Proverbs 29 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 He that is stifnecked and wyll not be refourmed, shall sodaynly be destroyed without any helpe. He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the ryghteous are in aucthoritie the people do reioyce: but when the wicked beare rule, the people mourne. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Who so loueth wisdome, maketh his father a glad man: but he that kepeth companie with harlottes, spendeth away that he hath. He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 With true iudgement the kyng stablissheth the lande: but yf he be a man that oppresse the people with gatherynges, he turneth it vpside downe. By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down. By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 Who so flattereth his neighbour, layeth a net for his feete. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
6 The sinne of the wicked is his owne snare: but the ryghteous doth syng and reioyce. An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the vngodly regardeth no vnderstandyng. A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Scornefull men bryng a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath. Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath. Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foole: whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest. If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirstie hate the righteous: but the iust seeke his soule. Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright. The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 A foole vttereth all his mynde at once: but a wyse man kepeth it in tyll afterwarde. A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a prince delight in lyes, all his seruauntes are vngodly. If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
13 The poore and the lender meete together, and the Lorde lyghteneth both their eyes. The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The seate of the kyng that faithfully iudgeth the poore, shall continue sure for euermore. If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will be established forever.
15 The rodde and correction geueth wisdome: but a childe left to his owne will, bryngeth his mother to shame. The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the vngodly are multiplied, wickednesse encreaseth: but the ryghteous shall see their fall. When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Nurture thy sonne with correction, and thou shalt be at rest: yea, he shall do thee good at thine heart. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 When the worde of God is not preached, the people perishe: but well is hym that kepeth the lawe. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 A stubbourne seruaunt wyll not be the better for wordes: for though he vnderstande, yet will he not regarde them. By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Seest thou a man that is hastie to speake vnaduisedly? there is more hope in a foole then in hym. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 He that delicately bryngeth vp his seruaunt from a chylde, shall make hym his maister at length. Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir. A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry man stirreth vp strife, and he that beareth euyll will in his mynde doth much euyll. A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
23 After pryde commeth a fall: but a lowly spirite bryngeth great worshyp. One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
24 Who so is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth blasphemie and telleth it not foorth. The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.
25 He that feareth men shall haue a fall: but who so putteth his trust in the Lorde, is without daunger. The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
26 Many there be that seke the princes fauour: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lorde. Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice. Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
27 The righteous abhorreth the vngodlye: and the wicked hateth hym that is in the ryght way. An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
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