29:1 ¶
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
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29:1 ¶
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
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29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance. |
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29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance. |
29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
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29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
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29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. |
29:6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
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29:6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it]. |
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29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it]. |
29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath. |
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29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath. |
29:9
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. |
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29:9
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. |
29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
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29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards. |
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29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards. |
29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked. |
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29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked. |
29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: Yahweh lighteneth both their eyes. |
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29:13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. |
29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
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29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. |
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29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. |
29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. |
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29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. |
29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. |
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29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. |
29:18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. |
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29:18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. |
29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. |
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29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. |
29:20
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. |
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29:20
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. |
29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length. |
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29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length. |
29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
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29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
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29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not. |
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29:24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not. |
29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in Yahweh shall be safe. |
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29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. |
29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from Yahweh. |
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29:26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD. |
29:27
An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked. |
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29:27
An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked. |