Proverbs 29
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1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.1After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.2As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan.
3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
4By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.4A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.5A strong man who flatters his neighbor is setting a trap where he walks.
6An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.6An evil man is trapped by transgression, but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
7A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.7The righteous person is concerned about the poor; but the wicked don't understand what they need to know.
8Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.8Scornful men enflame a city, but the wise defuse anger.
9If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.9When a wise man has a dispute with a fool, the fool either rages or laughs without relief.
10Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.10Bloodthirsty men hate the innocent person, but the upright show concern for his life.
11A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.11The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.12When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see.
14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.14When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.15The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.16As the wicked grow powerful, transgression increases, but the righteous will observe their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.17Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.
18Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.18Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.
19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.19By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.20Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Whoever pampers his servant from childhood will in the end find him his heir.21If you pamper a servant from his childhood, later on he'll become ungrateful.
22A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.22An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
23One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.23A person's pride will bring about his downfall, but the humble in spirit will gain honor.
24The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.24A thief's accomplice hates himself; though testifying under oath, he reveals nothing.
25The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.25Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.
26Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.26Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.27The unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.
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Proverbs 28
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