Proverbs 29

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.	1 The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.
2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.	2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.	3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.	4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.	5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.	6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.	7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.	8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.	9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the honest man, but the upright show concern for his life.	10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.	11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.	12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.	13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14 If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.	14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a boy left to his whims disgraces his mother.	15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.	16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.	17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.	18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.	19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can be hoped for from a fool!	20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21 If a man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.	21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.	22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23 Man's pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.	23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.	24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.	25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.	26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.
27 The evildoer is an abomination to the just, and he who walks uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.	27 The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.