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Proverbs 29	Proverbs 29
Proverbs 29:1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.	Proverbs 29:1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Proverbs 29:2 When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.	Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.	Proverbs 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
Proverbs 29:4 A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.	Proverbs 29:4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
Proverbs 29:5 A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.	Proverbs 29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:6 In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.	Proverbs 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:7 The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.	Proverbs 29:7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
Proverbs 29:8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.	Proverbs 29:8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.	Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
Proverbs 29:10 Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.	Proverbs 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
Proverbs 29:11 A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.	Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.	Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
Proverbs 29:13 The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.	Proverbs 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
Proverbs 29:14 The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.	Proverbs 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Proverbs 29:15 The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.	Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:16 When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.	Proverbs 29:16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
Proverbs 29:17 Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.	Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.	Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Proverbs 29:19 A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.	Proverbs 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
Proverbs 29:20 Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.	Proverbs 29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 29:21 If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.	Proverbs 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
Proverbs 29:22 An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.	Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.	Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:24 A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.	Proverbs 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.	Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:26 The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.	Proverbs 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
Proverbs 29:27 An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.	Proverbs 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.