Proverbs 29
29
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice:
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4The king by judgement establisheth the land:
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour
Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare:
But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor:
The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8Scornful men set a city in a flame:
But wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man,
Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect:
And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11A fool uttereth all his anger:
But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood,
All his servants are wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together:
The LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor,
His throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom:
But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth:
But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest;
Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint:
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19A servant will not be corrected by words:
For though he understand he will not give heed.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words?
There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child
Shall have him become a son at the last.
22An angry man stirreth up strife,
And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23A man's pride shall bring him low:
But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare:
But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler's favour:
But a man's judgement cometh from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous:
And he that is upright in the way is an abomination 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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