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Proverbs 29
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1A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: for when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: but when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4A righteous king establishes a country: but a transgressor destroys [it].
4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, entangles his own feet in it.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6A great snare [is spread] for a sinner: but the righteous shall be in joy and gladness.
6An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor: but the ungodly understands not knowledge; and the poor man has not an understanding mind.
7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8Lawless men burn down a city: but wise men turn away wrath.
8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9A wise man shall judge nations: but a worthless man being angry laughs and fears not.
9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10Bloody men hate a holy [person], but the upright will seek his soul.
10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11A fool utters all his mind: but the wise reserves his in part.
11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12When a king hearkens to unjust language, all his subjects are transgressors.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord oversees them both.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
14When a king judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.
15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16When the ungodly abound, sins abound: but when they fall, the righteous are warned.
16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Chasten your son, and he shall give you rest; and he shall give honor to your soul.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18There shall be no interpreter to a sinful nation: but he that observes the law is blessed.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19A stubborn servant will not be reproved by words: for even if he understands, still he will not obey.
19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20If you see a man hasty in [his] words, know that the fool has hope rather than he.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21He that lives wantonly from a child, shall be a servant, and in the end shall grieve over himself.
21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22A furious man stirs up strife, and a passionate man digs up sin.
22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23Pride brings a manlow, but the Lord upholds the humble-minded with honor.
23A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24He that shares with a thief, hates his own soul: and if any having heard an oath uttered tell not of it,
24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25[they] fearing and reverencing men [unreasonably] have been overthrown, but he that trusts in the Lord shall rejoice. Ungodliness causes a man to stumble: but he that trusts in his master shall be safe.
25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
26Many wait on the favor of rulers; but justice comes to a manfrom the Lord.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
27A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
27A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.