Proverbs:29 Parallel Bible - KJV WLD |
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| Proverbs 29:1 | He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. | He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no 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 thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| Proverbs 29:3 | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. |
| Proverbs 29:4 | The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. | The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down. |
| Proverbs 29:5 | A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. | A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads 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. | An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad. |
| Proverbs 29:7 | The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. | The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. |
| Proverbs 29:8 | Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. | Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger. |
| 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 goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. |
| Proverbs 29:10 | The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. | The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright. |
| Proverbs 29:11 | A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control. |
| Proverbs 29:12 | If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. | If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked. |
| Proverbs 29:13 | The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. | The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. |
| Proverbs 29:14 | The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. | The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever. |
| Proverbs 29:15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. |
| Proverbs 29:16 | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. | When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall. |
| Proverbs 29:17 | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your 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 revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed. |
| Proverbs 29:19 | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. |
| Proverbs 29:20 | Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. | Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| Proverbs 29:21 | He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. | He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end. |
| Proverbs 29:22 | An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. | An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin. |
| Proverbs 29:23 | A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. | A man's pride brings him low, But one who is of a lowly spirit gains honor. |
| Proverbs 29:24 | Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. | Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify. |
| 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 proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. |
| Proverbs 29:26 | Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. | Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh. |
| 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. | A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked. |
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