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Proverbs 29

Young's Literal Translation

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1A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.Select Proverbs 29:1

2In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.Select Proverbs 29:2

3A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.Select Proverbs 29:3

4A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.Select Proverbs 29:4

5A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.Select Proverbs 29:5

6In the transgression of the evil is a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.Select Proverbs 29:6

7The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.Select Proverbs 29:7

8Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.Select Proverbs 29:8

9A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.Select Proverbs 29:9

10Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.Select Proverbs 29:10

11A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.Select Proverbs 29:11

12A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers are wicked.Select Proverbs 29:12

13The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.Select Proverbs 29:13

14a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.Select Proverbs 29:14

15A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.Select Proverbs 29:15

16In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.Select Proverbs 29:16

17Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.Select Proverbs 29:17

18Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!Select Proverbs 29:18

19By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.Select Proverbs 29:19

20Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him.Select Proverbs 29:20

21Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, At his latter end also he is continuator.Select Proverbs 29:21

22An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.Select Proverbs 29:22

23The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.Select Proverbs 29:23

24Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.Select Proverbs 29:24

25Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.Select Proverbs 29:25

26Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah is the judgment of each.Select Proverbs 29:26

27An abomination to the righteous is the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked is the upright in the way!Select Proverbs 29:27

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