Mishle 29
29
1He, that being often reproved, stiffeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without marpeh (remedy).
2When the tzaddikim are increased, the people rejoice, but when the rasha beareth rule, the people groan.
3He who loveth chochmah rejoiceth aviv, but he that keepeth company with zonot squanders his hon (substance, wealth).
4Melech by mishpat establisheth eretz, but an ish terumot (a man of bribes) bringeth it down.
5A gever that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a reshet (net) for his feet.
6By peysha (transgression) an ish rah is snared, but the tzaddik doth sing and have simchah.
7The tzaddik considereth the cause of the dalim, but the rasha (wicked) doeth not understand such da'as (knowledge).
8Scornful men enflame a city, but chachamim turn away af (wrath).
9If an ish chacham has to contend with a fool, he#29:9 the fool rageth or laugheth, and hath no rest.
10The anshei damim hate integrity, but the yesharim seek his nefesh (soul).#29:10 i.e., his soulʼs well-being
11A kesil (fool) uttereth all his wrath, but a chacham keepeth it back quietly.
12If a moshel pays heed to davar sheker, all his mesharetim (officials, ministers) are resha'im.
13The rahsh (pauper) and the oppressor have this in common: Hashem enlighteneth both their eynayim.
14If Melech shofet be'emes (judges in truth) the dalim, his kisse shall be established forever.
15The shevet (rod) and tokhakhat (reproof) give chochmah, but a na'ar (child) left to himself bringeth immo to shame.
16When the resha'im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.
17Correct binecha, and he shall give thee rest; indeed, he shall give delight unto thy nefesh.
18Where there is no chazon (prophetic vision), the people cast off restaint,#29:18 i.e., perish ungovernable but he that is shomer over the torah, happy is he.
19An eved will not be corrected by devarim, for though he understand he will not answer.
20Seest thou an ish that is hasty in his devarim? There is more tikvah for a kesil (fool) than for him.
21He that pampers his eved from youth up shall have him as his ben at the acharit (end).
22An ish af (angry man) stirreth up strife, and a ba'al chemah (ill-tempered man) aboundeth in peysha (transgression).
23Ga'avat adam (pride of man) shall bring him low, but the humble in ruach shall attain kavod.
24He who is partner with a ganav hateth his own nefesh; he heareth the curse of the victim but discloses nothing.
25The fear of adam bringeth a mokesh (snare), but he who putteth his trust in Hashem shall be secure.
26Many seek the moshelʼs favor, but mishpat ish cometh from Hashem.
27An unjust man is a to'evah to the tzaddikim, and he that is yeshar derech (upright in the way) is to'evah to the rasha.
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THE ORTHODOX JEWISH BIBLE
FOURTH EDITION © Artists For Israel Intl Inc., 2002-2011, 2021.
Proverbs 29
29
1 HE WHO, being often reproved, hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed–and that without remedy.
2 When the [uncompromisingly] righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
3 Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.
4 The king by justice establishes the land, but he who exacts gifts and tribute overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his own feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 The [consistently] righteous man knows and cares for the rights of the poor, but the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge. [Job 29:16; 31:13; Ps. 41:1.]
8 Scoffers set a city afire [inflaming the minds of the people], but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless man, but the upright care for and seek [to save] his life. [Gen. 4:5, 8; I John 3:12.]
11 A [self-confident] fool utters all his anger, but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
12 If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together–the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established continuously.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall see the fall of the wicked.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]–blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he. [I Sam. 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12.]
19 A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him].
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a [self-confident] fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from childhood will have him expecting the rights of a son afterward.
22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger commits and causes much transgression.
23 A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor. [Prov. 15:33; 18:12; Isa. 66:2; Dan. 4:30; Matt. 23:12; James 4:6, 10; I Pet. 5:5.]
24 Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life; he falls under the curse [pronounced upon him who knows who the thief is] but discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever leans on, trusts in, and puts his confidence in the Lord is safe and set on high.
26 Many crave and seek the ruler's favor, but the wise man [waits] for justice from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is an abomination to the wicked.
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