Proverbs 29

Contrasting proverbs address the ruler who loves justice versus the ruler who listens to lies, the rod of correction that gives wisdom versus the child left to himself who brings shame, and the fear of man that brings a snare versus trust in the LORD that brings safety. Where there is no vision, the people perish.

v	King James Version	Modern English
1	He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.	He who, being often corrected, hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2	When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.	When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
3	Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.	Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4	The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.	The king by judgment establishes the land; but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5	A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.	A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6	In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.	In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7	The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.	The righteous considers the cause of the poor; but the wicked does not care to know it.
8	Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.	Scornful men bring a city into a snare; but wise men turn away wrath.
9	If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.	If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10	The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.	The bloodthirsty hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.
11	A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.	A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.
12	If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.	If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants become wicked.
13	The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.	The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the LORD enlightens the eyes of both.
14	The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.	The king who faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
15	The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.	The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16	When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.	When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
17	Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.	Correct your son, and he will give you rest; indeed, he will give delight to your soul.
18	Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.	Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he who keeps the law, happy is he.
19	A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.	A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not answer.
20	Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.	Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21	He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.	He who delicately raises his servant from a child will have him become his son in the end.
22	An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.	An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23	A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.	A man's pride will bring him low; but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
24	Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.	Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing and does not reveal it.
25	The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.	The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in the LORD will be safe.
26	Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.	Many seek the ruler's favor, but every man's judgment comes 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.	An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.