Proverbs 29

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.	1 The man who remains stiff-necked and hates rebuke will be crushed suddenly beyond cure.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.	2 When the just prevail, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.	3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who consorts with harlots squanders his wealth.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.	4 By justice a king gives stability to the land; but he who imposes heavy taxes ruins it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.	5 The man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net under his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.	6 The wicked man steps into a snare, but the just man runs on joyfully.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.	7 The just man has a care for the rights of the poor; the wicked man has no such concern.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.	8 Arrogant men set the city ablaze, but wise men calm the fury.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.	9 If a wise man disputes with a fool, he may rage or laugh but can have no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just 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: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.	11 The fool gives vent to all his anger; but by biding his time, the wise man calms it.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.	12 If a ruler listens to lying words, his servants all become wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.	13 The poor and the oppressor have a common bond: the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, 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 a child left to himself 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, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.	16 When the wicked prevail, crime increases; but their downfall the just will behold.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.	17 Correct your son, and he will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.	18 Without prophecy the people become demoralized; but happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.	19 By words no servant can be trained; for he understands what is said, but obeys not.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.	20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? More can be hoped for from a fool!
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.	21 If a man pampers his servant from childhood, he will turn out to be stubborn.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.	22 An ill-tempered man stirs up disputes, and a hotheaded man is the cause of many sins.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.	23 Man's pride causes his humiliation, but he who is humble of spirit obtains honor.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.	24 The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy: he hears himself put under a curse, yet discloses nothing.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.	25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.	26 Many curry favor with the ruler, but the rights of each are from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.	27 The evildoer is an abomination to the just, and he who walks uprightly is an abomination to the wicked.