Pro 29 | ASV | e4.org | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

‏ Proverbs 29

1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous ^▼▼1 are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. ^{▼▼1) Or are in authority}

3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But ^▼▼1 he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. ^{▼▼1) Or he that imposeth tribute ; Heb a man of offerings}

5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked ^▼▼1 hath not understanding to know it . ^{▼▼1) Or understandeth not knowledge}

8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, ^▼▼1 Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. ^{▼▼1) Or He rageth and laugheth, and there is no rest}

10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; ^▼▼1 And as for the upright, they seek his life. ^{▼▼1) Or But the upright care for his soul}

11 A fool uttereth all his ^▼▼1 anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. ^{▼▼1) Heb spirit}

12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.

13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked ^▼▼1 are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. ^{▼▼1) Or are in authority}

17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not ^▼▼1 give heed. ^{▼▼1) Heb answer}

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his ^▼▼1 words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. ^{▼▼1) Or business}

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become ^▼▼1 a son at the last. ^{▼▼1) The meaning of the word is doubtful.}

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah ^▼▼1 shall be safe. ^{▼▼1) Heb shall be set on high}

26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.