Proverbs 29

NEW JERUSALEM	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Whoever is stiff-necked under reproof wil be suddenly and irremediably broken.	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 upright are on the increase, the people rejoice; when the wicked are in power, the peoplegroan.	2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.
3 The lover of Wisdom makes his father glad, but the patron of prostitutes fritters his wealth away.	3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.
4 A king gives a country stability by justice, an extortioner brings it to ruin.	4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.
5 Whoever flatters his companion spreads a net for his feet.	5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.
6 In the sin of the wicked lies a snare, but the upright exults and rejoices.	6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.
7 The upright understands the cause of the weak, the wicked has not the wit to understand it.	7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city in ferment, but the wise moderate anger.	8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9 Let someone wise argue with a fool, anger and good humour alike wil be wasted.	9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek them out.	10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11 The fool blurts out every angry feeling, but the wise subdues and restrains them.	11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12 When a ruler listens to false reports, al his ministers wil be scoundrels.	12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13 Poor and oppressor are found together, Yahweh 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 The king who judges the weak with equity sees his throne set firm for ever.	14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15 The stick and the reprimand bestow wisdom, a young man left to himself brings shame on 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 are on the increase, sin multiplies, but the upright wil witness their downfal .	16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17 Correct your child, and he wil give you peace of mind; he will delight your soul.	17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision the people get out of hand; happy are they who keep the law.	18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19 Not by words is a slave corrected: even if he understands, he will take no notice.	19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20 You see someone too ready of speech? There is more to 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 slave is pampered from childhood, he wil prove ungrateful in the end.	21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22 The hot-head provokes disputes, someone in a rage commits al sorts of sins.	22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23 Pride brings humiliation, whoever humbles himself will win honour.	23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 To hear the curse and disclose nothing is to share with the thief and to hate oneself.	24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.
25 To be afraid of human beings is a snare, whoever trusts in Yahweh is secure.	25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.
26 Many people seek a ruler's favour, but the rights of each come from Yahweh.	26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds 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 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.