Proverbs 29

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	DOUAI-RHEIMS
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.	1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.	2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.	3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.	4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.	5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.	6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.	7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.	8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.	9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.	10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.	11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.	12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.	13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.	14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.	15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.	16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.	17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.	18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.	19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.	20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.	21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.	22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.	23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.	24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.	25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.	26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
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.	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.