Proverbs 29

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