Proverbs 29
29
1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.
4By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who exacts gifts ruins it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8Scoffers set a city aflame,
but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless,
and the wicked#29.10 Cn: Heb upright seek his life.
11A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together;
the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor with equity
his throne will be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases;
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
18Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint,
but blessed is he who keeps the law.
19By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not give heed.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He who pampers his servant from childhood,
will in the end find him his heir.#29.21 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
22A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and a man given to anger causes much transgression.
23A man's pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
24The partner of a thief hates his own life;
he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25The fear of man lays a snare,
but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
26Many seek the favor of a ruler,
but from the Lord a man gets justice.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.
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Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 29
29
1One often reproved, hardening his neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; But when a wrong one rules, the people sigh.
3He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, But a companion of whores destroys wealth.
4A sovereign establishes a land by right-ruling, But one who receives bribes throws it down.
5A man who flatters his neighbour Spreads a net for his own feet.
6An evil man is ensnared by transgression, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7The righteous knows the plea of the poor, The wrong does not understand such knowledge.
8Scoffers ensnare a city, But the wise turn away wrath.
9When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.
11A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise keeping it back calms it down.
12If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: יהוה gives light to the eyes of both.
14The sovereign who rightly rules the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15A rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
16When the wrong become many, transgression increases; But the righteous look on their fall.
17Discipline your son, And he brings you rest and delight to your life.
18Where there is no vision, the people are let loose, But blessed is he who guards the Torah.
19A servant is not disciplined by words; Though he understands, he does not respond.
20Have you seen a man hasty in his words? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.
21He who deals tenderly With his servant from youth, Has him as a son in the end.
22A man of displeasure stirs up strife, And a master of rage has many a transgression.
23The pride of man brings him low, But the humble in spirit obtains esteem.
24He who shares with a thief hates his own life; He hears an oath, but does not report.
25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in יהוה is set on high.
26Many seek the face of a ruler, But right-ruling for man comes from יהוה.
27An unrighteous man Is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is straight in the way Is an abomination to the wrong.
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