Proverbs 29

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.	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 just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.	2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.	3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.	4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.	5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.	6 A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.	7 The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.	8 Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.	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 honest man, but the upright show concern for his life.	10 Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.	11 A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.	12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD 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 If a king is zealous for the rights of the poor, his throne stands firm forever.	14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a boy left to his whims disgraces 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 prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.	16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.	17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.	18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.	19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can 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 man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.	21 He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.	22 A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
23 Man's pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.	23 Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.	24 He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.	25 He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.	26 Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth 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 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.