Prov.29.1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Prov.29.1
For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them.
Prov.29.1
A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.
Prov.29.1
He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Prov.29.1
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
Prov.29.2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Prov.29.2
When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Prov.29.2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Prov.29.2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Prov.29.2
When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Prov.29.3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Prov.29.3
If you love wisdom, you'll delight your parents, but you'll destroy their trust if you run with whores.
Prov.29.3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Prov.29.3
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
Prov.29.3
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
Prov.29.4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
Prov.29.4
A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.
Prov.29.4
By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.
Prov.29.4
The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
Prov.29.4
A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
Prov.29.5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Prov.29.5
A flattering neighbor is up to no good; he's probably planning to take advantage of you.
Prov.29.5
Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
Prov.29.5
A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.
Prov.29.5
To flatter people is to lay a trap for their feet.
Prov.29.6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Prov.29.6
Evil people fall into their own traps; good people run the other way, glad to escape.
Prov.29.6
An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
Prov.29.6
By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.
Prov.29.6
Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
Prov.29.7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
Prov.29.7
The good-hearted understand what it's like to be poor; the hardhearted haven't the faintest idea.
Prov.29.7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Prov.29.7
The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
Prov.29.7
The godly know the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care to know.
Prov.29.8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Prov.29.8
A gang of cynics can upset a whole city; a group of sages can calm everyone down.
Prov.29.8
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
Prov.29.8
Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
Prov.29.8
Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger.
Prov.29.9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Prov.29.9
A sage trying to work things out with a fool gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble.
Prov.29.9
If a wise man goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
Prov.29.9
If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
Prov.29.9
If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
Prov.29.10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
Prov.29.10
Murderers hate honest people; moral folks encourage them.
Prov.29.10
Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
Prov.29.10
The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
Prov.29.10
The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek out the honest.
Prov.29.11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Prov.29.11
A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.
Prov.29.11
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
Prov.29.11
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
Prov.29.11
A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.
Prov.29.12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
Prov.29.12
When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil.
Prov.29.12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Prov.29.12
If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.
Prov.29.12
If a ruler honors liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
Prov.29.13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
Prov.29.13
The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see--their sight, GOD's gift!
Prov.29.13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
Prov.29.13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Prov.29.13
The poor and the oppressor have this in common--the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
Prov.29.14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Prov.29.14
Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.
Prov.29.14
If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
Prov.29.14
The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
Prov.29.14
A king who is fair to the poor will have a long reign.
Prov.29.15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Prov.29.15
Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.
Prov.29.15
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Prov.29.15
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Prov.29.15
To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
Prov.29.16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Prov.29.16
When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.
Prov.29.16
When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Prov.29.16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.
Prov.29.16
When the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
Prov.29.17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Prov.29.17
Discipline your children; you'll be glad you did--they'll turn out delightful to live with.
Prov.29.17
Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.
Prov.29.17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Prov.29.17
Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind.
Prov.29.18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Prov.29.18
If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.
Prov.29.18
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Prov.29.18
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Prov.29.18
When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy.
Prov.29.19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Prov.29.19
It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.
Prov.29.19
A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
Prov.29.19
A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
Prov.29.19
For a servant, mere words are not enough--discipline is needed. For the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
Prov.29.20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Prov.29.20
Observe the people who always talk before they think--even simpletons are better off than they are.
Prov.29.20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov.29.20
Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Prov.29.20
There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
Prov.29.21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
Prov.29.21
If you let people treat you like a doormat, you'll be quite forgotten in the end.
Prov.29.21
If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
Prov.29.21
He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.
Prov.29.21
A servant who is pampered from childhood will later become a rebel.
Prov.29.22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Prov.29.22
Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.
Prov.29.22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
Prov.29.22
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Prov.29.22
A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.
Prov.29.23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Prov.29.23
Pride lands you flat on your face; humility prepares you for honors.
Prov.29.23
A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.
Prov.29.23
A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
Prov.29.23
Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
Prov.29.24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Prov.29.24
Befriend an outlaw and become an enemy to yourself. When the victims cry out, you'll be included in their curses if you're a coward to their cause in court.
Prov.29.24
The accomplice of a thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.
Prov.29.24
Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
Prov.29.24
If you assist a thief, you are only hurting yourself. You will be punished if you report the crime, but you will be cursed if you don't.
Prov.29.25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Prov.29.25
The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in GOD protects you from that.
Prov.29.25
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
Prov.29.25
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
Prov.29.25
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.
Prov.29.26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Prov.29.26
Everyone tries to get help from the leader, but only GOD will give us justice.
Prov.29.26
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that man gets justice.
Prov.29.26
Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
Prov.29.26
Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
Prov.29.27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Prov.29.27
Good people can't stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked can't stand the sight of well-chosen goodness. The Words of Agur Ben Yakeh God? Who Needs Him?
Prov.29.27
The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
Prov.29.27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Prov.29.27
The godly despise the wicked; the wicked despise the godly.
