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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Proverbs 29
29
1One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy.
2When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6In an evil man’s wrongdoing is a trap, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern.
8Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
10Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
11A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.
14If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
15A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint, but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not respond.
20Do you see someone hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than him.
21If someone pampers his slave from childhood in the end he will be ungrateful.
22An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
24An accomplice of a thief is his own enemy. He hears the oath but says nothing.
25Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.
26Many seek an audience with a ruler, but from Adonai one receives justice.
27The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.
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