“He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
Proverbs 29
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1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
“He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy”
“He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
“he that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed. And that without remedy,”
“a man who hardens his neck after much reproof will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.”
“He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
“when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”
“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.”
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
“The king by judgment establishes the land, but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
“The king gives stability to the land by justice, but a man who takes bribes overthrows it.”
“the king gives stability to the land by justice, but a man who takes bribes overthrows it.”
“the king establishes the land by justice, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.”
“The king by judgment establisheth the land, but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.”
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
“A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.”
“A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet”
“A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his”
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
“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 that is a snare, but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.”
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
“The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor. The wicked does not understand such a concern.”
“A righteous man knows the rights of the poor. A wicked man does not understand such knowledge.”
“the righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”
“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor, but the wicked regards not to know it.”
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
“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.”
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare, but wise men turn away wrath.”
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
“If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.”
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
“The bloodthirsty hate the upright, but the just seek his soul.”
“Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, but the upright are concerned for his life.”
11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
“A fool always loses his temper. But a wise man holds it back.”
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it till afterwards.”
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
“if a ruler pays attention to falsehood, all his ministers become wicked.”
“If a ruler hearkened to lies, all of his servants are wicked.”
“If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.”
“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
“The poor and the deceitful man meet together. The Lord lighteneth both their eyes.”
“The poor man and the oppressor have this thing in common that the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.”
14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
“If a king judges the poor with truth his throne will be established forever.”
“The king who judges the poor with truth, his throne will be established forever.”
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
“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 who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.”
“the rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.”
“the rod and reproof give wisdom. But listen. But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.”
“The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
“the rod and reproof, that's correction, give wisdom. But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth, but the righteous shall see their fall.”
“When the wicked increase transgression increases but the righteous will see their fall.”
“When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth, but the righteous shall see their fall.”
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
“Correct your son and he will give you comfort. He will also delight your soul.”
“Correct thy son. And he shall give thee rest. Yea he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Correct thy son and he shall give thee rest. Yea, he shall give delight unto thy very soul.”
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest. Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest. Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Correct thy son and he shall give thee rest. Yes, he will give delight unto thy soul.”
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
“Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained. But, happy is he who keeps the law.”
“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 that keepeth the law happy is he.”
“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 that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
“where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.”
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
“A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understand, he will not answer.”
“by mere words, a servant is not disciplined. For though he understands, he will not respond.”
20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
“do you see a man who's hasty in his words there's more hope for a fool than for him.”
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”
22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
“An angry man stirs up strife and a furious man abounds in transgression.”
“An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot -tempered man abounds in transgression.”
“An angry man stirreth up strife and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
“An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot -tempered man abounds in transgression.”
“an angry man stirs up strife and a furious man abounded in transgression.”
“An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.”
23A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
“A man's pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
“A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.”
“a man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
“A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.”
“a man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain”
24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
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25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
“The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.”
“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 trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”
“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 shall be safe.”
“The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whosoever putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”
26Many seek the ruler's favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
“Many seek the ruler's favor, but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.”
“many seek the ruler's favor. But justice for a man comes from the Lord.”
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
“An unjust man is an abomination to the just, and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.”