Proverbs 29

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	KING JAMES BIBLE
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.	1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.	2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.	3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.	4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.	5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.	6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.	7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.	8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.	9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.	10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.	11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.	12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.	13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.	14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.	15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.	16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.	17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.	18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.	19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.	20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.	21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.	22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.	23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.	24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.	25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.	26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
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.	27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.