Proverbs 29
29
Warnings and Instructions
1He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
2When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
3A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4The king establishes (stabilizes) the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm]
Is spreading a net for his own feet.
6By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped,
But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].
7The righteous man 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]
8Scoffers set a city afire [by stirring up trouble],
But wise men turn away anger [and restore order with their good judgment].
9If a wise man has a controversy with a foolish and arrogant man,
The foolish man [ignores logic and fairness and] only rages or laughs, and there is no peace (rest, agreement).
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity],
But the upright are concerned for his life. [Gen 4:5, 8; 1 John 3:12]
11A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger,
But a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.
12If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. [Prov 22:2]
14If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
15The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
17Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
18Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. [1 Sam 3:1; Amos 8:11, 12]
19A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
20Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded] #29:20 See note 1:7.fool than for him.
21He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will find him to be a son in the end.
22An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
23A man’s pride and sense of self-importance will bring him down,
But he who has a humble spirit will obtain honor. [Prov 15:33; 18:12; Is 66:2; Dan 4:30; Matt 23:12; James 4:6, 10; 1 Pet 5:5]
24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own life;
He hears the curse [when swearing an oath to testify], but discloses nothing [and commits perjury by omission].
25The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.
27An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.
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Mishlei (Pro) 29
29
1He who remains stiffnecked after much rebuke
will be suddenly and incurably broken.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked are in power, the people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a patron of prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4A king gives stability to a country by justice,
but one who overtaxes it brings it to ruin.
5A person who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his own steps.
6In an evil person’s crime is a trap,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7The righteous understands the cause of the poor,
but the wicked is unconcerned.
8Scoffers can inflame a city,
but the wise can calm the fury.
9When a wise man argues with a foolish one,
he meets anger and ridicule without relief.
10Men of blood hate those who are pure
and seek the life of the upright.
11A fool gives vent to all his feelings,
but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.
12If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king steadfastly gives justice to the poor,
his throne will be secure forever.
15The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame on his mother.
16When the wicked flourish, wrongdoing flourishes;
but the righteous will witness their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will be your delight.
18Without a prophetic vision, the people throw off all restraint;
but he who keeps Torah is happy.
19A slave can’t be disciplined with words;
he may understand, but he won’t respond.
20Do you see someone too anxious to speak?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21A slave who is pampered from youth
will in the end be ungrateful.
22Angry people stir up strife;
hot-tempered people commit many crimes.
23The proud will be humbled,
but the humble will be honored.
24The accomplice of a thief hates himself;
he hears himself put under oath but discloses nothing.
25Fearing human beings is a snare;
but he who trusts in Adonai will be raised high [above danger].
26Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but it is from Adonai that each gets justice.
27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous,
but he who lives uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.
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