Proverbs 29Proverbs29

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1. The Flourishing of the Righteous

2. 1KJVHe, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.BSBBSB: A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
3. 2KJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.BSBBSB: When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
4. 3KJVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.BSBBSB: A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
5. 4KJVThe king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.BSBBSB: By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
6. 5KJVA man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.BSBBSB: A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
7. 6KJVIn the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.BSBBSB: An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
8. 7KJVThe righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.BSBBSB: The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
9. 8KJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.BSBBSB: Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
10. 9KJVIf a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.BSBBSB: If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
11. 10KJVThe bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.BSBBSB: Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
12. 11KJVA fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.BSBBSB: A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
13. 12KJVIf a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.BSBBSB: If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
14. 13KJVThe poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.BSBBSB: The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
15. 14KJVThe king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.BSBBSB: A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.
16. 15KJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.BSBBSB: A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
17. 16KJVWhen the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.BSBBSB: When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
18. 17KJVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.BSBBSB: Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
19. 18KJVWhere there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.BSBBSB: Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
20. 19KJVA servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.BSBBSB: A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
21. 20KJVSeest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.BSBBSB: Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
22. 21KJVHe that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.BSBBSB: A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
23. 22KJVAn angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.BSBBSB: An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
24. 23KJVA man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.BSBBSB: A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
25. 24KJVWhoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.BSBBSB: A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath but does not testify.
26. 25KJVThe fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.BSBBSB: The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
27. 26KJVMany seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.BSBBSB: Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
28. 27KJVAn unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.BSBBSB: An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.