Proverbs 29

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Whoever is stiff-necked under reproof wil be suddenly and irremediably broken.	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 the upright are on the increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked are in power, the peoplegroan.	2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 The lover of Wisdom makes his father glad, but the patron of prostitutes fritters his wealth away.	3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A king gives a country stability by justice, an extortioner brings it to ruin.	4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 Whoever flatters his companion spreads a net for his feet.	5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the sin of the wicked lies a snare, but the upright exults and rejoices.	6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The upright understands the cause of the weak, the wicked has not the wit to understand it.	7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city in ferment, but the wise moderate anger.	8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 Let someone wise argue with a fool, anger and good humour alike wil be wasted.	9 If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek them out.	10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 The fool blurts out every angry feeling, but the wise subdues and restrains them.	11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 When a ruler listens to false reports, al his ministers wil be scoundrels.	12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 Poor and oppressor are found together, Yahweh gives light to the eyes of 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 weak with equity sees his throne set firm for ever.	14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The stick and the reprimand bestow wisdom, a young man left to himself brings shame on 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 wicked are on the increase, sin multiplies, but the upright wil witness their downfal .	16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Correct your child, and he wil give you peace of mind; he will delight your soul.	17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision the people get out of hand; happy are they who keep the law.	18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 Not by words is a slave corrected: even if he understands, he will take no notice.	19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 You see someone too ready of speech? There is more to be hoped for from a fool!	20 Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
21 If a slave is pampered from childhood, he wil prove ungrateful in the end.	21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 The hot-head provokes disputes, someone in a rage commits al sorts of sins.	22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Pride brings humiliation, whoever humbles himself will win honour.	23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 To hear the curse and disclose nothing is to share with the thief and to hate oneself.	24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 To be afraid of human beings is a snare, whoever trusts in Yahweh is secure.	25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many people seek a ruler's favour, but the rights of each come from Yahweh.	26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
27 Abhorrent to the upright is the sinful, abhorrent to the wicked is one whose way is straight.	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.