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Proverbs 29

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Bible Compare Proverbs 29
Verse 1
WEB

He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

KJV

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

Verse 2
WEB

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

KJV

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Verse 3
WEB

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

KJV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Verse 4
WEB

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

KJV

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

Verse 5
WEB

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

KJV

A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

Verse 6
WEB

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

KJV

In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

Verse 7
WEB

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

KJV

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it .

Verse 8
WEB

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

KJV

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Verse 9
WEB

If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

KJV

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

Verse 10
WEB

The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.

KJV

The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

Verse 11
WEB

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

KJV

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Verse 12
WEB

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

KJV

If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

Verse 13
WEB

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

KJV

The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

Verse 14
WEB

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

KJV

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Verse 15
WEB

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

KJV

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Verse 16
WEB

When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

KJV

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

Verse 17
WEB

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

KJV

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Verse 18
WEB

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

KJV

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Verse 19
WEB

A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

KJV

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Verse 20
WEB

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

KJV

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Verse 21
WEB

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

KJV

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

Verse 22
WEB

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

KJV

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Verse 23
WEB

A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

KJV

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Verse 24
WEB

Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

KJV

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

Verse 25
WEB

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

KJV

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Verse 26
WEB

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

KJV

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

Verse 27
WEB

A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

KJV

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.