Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 29

¹ The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
² When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
³ A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
⁴ A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
⁵ A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
⁶ A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
⁷ The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
⁸ Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
⁹ If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
¹⁰ Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.
¹² A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.
¹³ The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.
¹⁴ The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
¹⁷ Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
¹⁸ When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.
¹⁹ A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
²⁰ Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.
²¹ He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
²² A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.
²³ Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.
²⁴ He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.
²⁵ He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.
²⁶ Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
²⁷ The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 29

¹ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall 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.
³ He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet.
⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
⁸ 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 rageth or laugheth, there is no rest.
¹⁰ The blood-thirsty 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.
¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants are wicked.
¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, 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.
²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him at length become his son.
²² An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
²³ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
²⁴ Whoever is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and discloseth it not.
²⁵ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment cometh 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.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 29

¹ who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
² the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
³ loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
⁴ king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
⁵ man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
⁶ evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
⁷ righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.
⁸ stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
⁹ a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
¹⁰ bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
¹¹ fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
¹² a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
¹³ poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
¹⁴ king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
¹⁵ rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
¹⁶ the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
¹⁷ your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
¹⁸ there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
¹⁹ servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
²⁰ you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
²¹ who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
²² angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
²³ man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
²⁴ is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
²⁵ fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
²⁶ seek the ruler's favor, but a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
²⁷ dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 29

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
² When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
⁴ A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
⁸ Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
¹² If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
¹³ The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
¹⁴ A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
¹⁶ When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
¹⁷ Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
¹⁸ Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
¹⁹ A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
²⁰ Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
²² An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
²³ A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
²⁴ Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
²⁵ The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
²⁶ Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 29

¹ He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
² When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
⁴ The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
⁷ The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
⁸ Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
⁹ If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
¹¹ A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
¹² If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
¹³ The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
²² An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
²³ A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
²⁴ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
²⁵ The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
²⁶ Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 29

¹ A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
² When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
³ A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
⁴ A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
⁵ A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
⁶ In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
⁷ The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
⁸ Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
⁹ If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
¹⁰ Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
¹¹ A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
¹² If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
¹³ The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
¹⁴ The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
¹⁵ The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
¹⁷ Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
¹⁹ A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
²⁰ Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
²¹ If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
²² An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
²³ A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
²⁴ A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
²⁵ The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
²⁶ The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
²⁷ An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.