Proverbs 29
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1A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
2In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
3A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
4A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
5A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
6In the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
10Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
12A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
13The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14A king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
15A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
16In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
17Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
18Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
19By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
20Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.
21Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end also he is continuator.
22An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
23The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
24Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
25Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
26Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
27An abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!
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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 person who demands “contributions”#29:4 The Hb word for contributions usually refers to offerings in worship.
demolishes it.#Pr 17:23
5A person who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.#Pr 26:28; 27:6; 28:23
6An evil person 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#29:7 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 person goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.#29:9 Lit rest#Pr 26:4
10Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person,#Gn 4:5–8; 1Jn 3:12
but the upright care about him.#29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright
11A fool gives full vent to his anger,#29:11 Lit spirit#Pr 12:16
but a wise person 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:#29:13 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#29:15 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 child,#Pr 13:24 and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.
18Without revelation#29:18 Lit vision#1Sm 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11–12 people run wild,#Ex 32:25
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.#Ps 119:2; Pr 8:32; Jn 13:17; Jms 1:25
19A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.#Mt 18:17
20Do you see someone 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 servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant#29:21 Hb obscure later on.
22An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered one#29:22 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.#Lv 5:1; Jos 7:19; Zch 5:3–4; Jn 9:24
25The fear of mankind 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.#29:25 Lit raised high#Pr 14:27; 18:10
26Many desire a ruler’s favor,#Pr 16:15; 19:6
but a person receives justice from the Lord.#Is 49:4; 1Co 4:4–5
27An unjust person 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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