Proverbs 29, side by side

¹A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

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

²When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

²When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

⁴The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

⁵A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

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

⁷The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

⁷The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.

⁸Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.

⁹If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

¹⁰The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

¹¹A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹²If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

¹²If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

¹³The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.

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

¹⁵A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

¹⁵The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁶When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

¹⁹A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

²⁰Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²⁰Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

²¹A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

²¹He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

²²An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

²²An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

²³A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

²³A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

²⁴A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.

²⁴Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

²⁵The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

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 a man receives justice from the LORD.

²⁶Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.

²⁷An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

²⁷An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.