Proverbs:29 Parallel Bible - KJV DBY BAS WEB |
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| Proverbs 29:1 | He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy. | A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again. | He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. |
| Proverbs 29:2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. | When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people. | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. |
| Proverbs 29:3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [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. | He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. |
| Proverbs 29:4 | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. | A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it. | A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste. | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. |
| Proverbs 29:5 | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps. | A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps. | A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. |
| Proverbs 29:6 | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing 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. | In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
| Proverbs 29:7 | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. | The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge. | The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it. | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. |
| Proverbs 29:8 | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger. | Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away. | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. |
| Proverbs 29:9 | If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. | If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath 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. | If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, there is no rest. |
| Proverbs 29:10 | The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul. | Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul. | The blood-thirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. |
| Proverbs 29:11 | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back. | A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly. | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. |
| Proverbs 29:12 | If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked. | If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers. | If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked. |
| Proverbs 29:13 | The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. | The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. | The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally. | The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes. |
| Proverbs 29:14 | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 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. | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. |
| Proverbs 29:15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] 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. | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. |
| Proverbs 29:16 | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. | When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall. | When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. |
| Proverbs 29:17 | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. | Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul. | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul. |
| Proverbs 29:18 | Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. | Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law. | Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy. | Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. |
| Proverbs 29:19 | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he 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. | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer. |
| Proverbs 29:20 | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him. | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. |
| Proverbs 29:21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son. | If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end. | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son. |
| Proverbs 29:22 | An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong. | An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. |
| Proverbs 29:23 | A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. | A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour. | A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour. | A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. |
| Proverbs 29:24 | Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. | Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not. | A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing. | Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not. |
| Proverbs 29:25 | The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. | The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected. | The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high. | The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. |
| Proverbs 29:26 | Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah. | The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord. | Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. |
| Proverbs 29:27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man]. | An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers. | 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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