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| Proverbs 29:1 | The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. | A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again. |
| Proverbs 29:2 | When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. | When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people. |
| Proverbs 29:3 | A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. | 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 29:4 | A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. | A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste. |
| Proverbs 29:5 | A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. | A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps. |
| Proverbs 29:6 | A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice. | In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad. |
| Proverbs 29:7 | The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. | The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it. |
| Proverbs 29:8 | Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. | Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away. |
| Proverbs 29:9 | If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest. | If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest. |
| Proverbs 29:10 | Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul. | Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul. |
| Proverbs 29:11 | A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. | A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly. |
| Proverbs 29:12 | A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. | If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers. |
| Proverbs 29:13 | The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both. | The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally. |
| Proverbs 29:14 | The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. | 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 29:15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. | The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother. |
| Proverbs 29:16 | When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. | When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. |
| Proverbs 29:17 | Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. | Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul. |
| Proverbs 29:18 | When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed. | Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy. |
| Proverbs 29:19 | A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. | 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 29:20 | Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. | Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him. |
| Proverbs 29:21 | He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn. | If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end. |
| Proverbs 29:22 | A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin. | An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong. |
| Proverbs 29:23 | Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit. | A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour. |
| Proverbs 29:24 | He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not. | A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing. |
| Proverbs 29:25 | He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. | 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 29:26 | Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. | The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord. |
| Proverbs 29:27 | The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. | An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers. |
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