Proverbs 29
29
1One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
but to keep company with prostitutes is to squander one's substance.
4By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
5Whoever flatters a neighbor
is spreading a net for the neighbor's feet.
6In the transgression of the evil there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7The righteous know the rights of the poor;
the wicked have no such understanding.
8Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
9If the wise go to law with fools,
there is ranting and ridicule without relief.
10The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
and they seek the life of the upright.
11A fool gives full vent to anger,
but the wise quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor with equity,
his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.
16When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
they will give delight to your heart.
18Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but happy are those who keep the law.
19By mere words servants are not disciplined,
for though they understand, they will not give heed.
20Do you see someone who is hasty in speech?
There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.
21A slave pampered from childhood
will come to a bad end.#29.21 Vg: Meaning of Heb uncertain
22One given to anger stirs up strife,
and the hothead causes much transgression.
23A person's pride will bring humiliation,
but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24To be a partner of a thief is to hate one's own life;
one hears the victim's curse, but discloses nothing.#29.24 Meaning of Heb uncertain
25The fear of others#29.25 Or human fear lays a snare,
but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.
26Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
27The unjust are an abomination to the righteous,
but the upright are an abomination to the wicked.
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Proverbs 29
29
1One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly —
beyond recovery. # Pr 1:24-31; 6:14-15
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan. # Ex 2:23; Est 8:15; Pr 11:10; 28:12,28
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, # Pr 10:1; 15:20; 23:24-25; 27:11; 28:7
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. # Pr 5:9-10; 6:26; Lk 15:13,30
4By justice a king brings stability to a land, # 2Ch 9:8; Pr 29:14
but a man who demands “contributions” # The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
demolishes it. # Pr 17:23
5A man who flatters # Lit is smooth on his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet. # Pr 26:28; 27:6; 28:23
6An evil man is caught by sin, # Pr 12:13; 18:7; Ec 9:12
but the righteous one sings and rejoices. # Ex 15:1
7The righteous person knows the rights # Lit justice of the poor, # Jb 29:16; Ps 41:1
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8Mockers inflame a city, # Pr 11:11; 26:21; 29:22
but the wise turn away anger.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution. # Lit rest # Pr 26:4
10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, # Gn 4:5-8; 1Jn 3:12
but the upright care about him. # Or person, and seek the life of the upright
11A fool gives full vent to his anger, # Lit spirit # Pr 12:16
but a wise man holds it in check. # Pr 16:32; 25:28
12If a ruler listens to lies, # 1Kg 22:8,21-23
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common: # Lit oppressor meet
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. # Pr 22:2
14A king who judges the poor with fairness —
his throne will be established forever. # Ps 72:4; Pr 16:12; 25:5; Is 11:4
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, # Pr 13:24; 22:15
but a youth left to himself # Lit youth sent away
is a disgrace to his mother. # Pr 10:1; 17:25
16When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall. # Ps 37:34,36; 58:10; 91:8; 92:11
17Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind # Pr 13:24
and give you delight.
18Without revelation # Lit vision # 1Sm 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11-12 people run wild, # Ex 32:25
but one who listens to instruction will be happy. # Ps 119:2; Pr 8:32; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:25
19A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond. # Mt 18:17
20Do you see a man who speaks too soon? # Lv 5:4; Jdg 11:30-31,34; Pr 10:19; 17:27; 19:2; 20:25
There is more hope for a fool than for him. # Pr 26:12
21A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant # Hb obscure later on.
22An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man # Lit a master of rage increases rebellion. # Pr 15:18; 26:21; 28:25
23A person’s pride will humble him, # 2Sm 22:28; Mt 23:12; Jms 4:6
but a humble spirit will gain honor. # Pr 11:2; 15:33; 18:12; 22:4
24To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify. # When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse. # Lv 5:1
25The fear of man is a snare, # Gn 12:12; 20:2; 1Sm 13:11; Lk 12:4; Jn 12:42-43
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected. # Lit raised high # Pr 14:27; 18:10
26Many seek a ruler’s favor, # Pr 16:15; 19:6
but a man receives justice from the Lord. # Is 49:4; 1Co 4:4-5
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked. # Pr 29:10; Mt 10:22; Jn 15:18; 1Jn 3:13
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