Proverbs 29
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1Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13The poor and the oppressor have this in common— the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14If a king judges the poor fairly, his throne will last forever.14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21A servant pampered from childhood will become a rebel.21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself. You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
27The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com.
Proverbs 28
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