Proverbs 29
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- 1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
- 2When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
- 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [supplied: his] substance.
- 4A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
- 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
- 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
- 7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
- יֹדֵ֣עַ
- יֹדֵ֣עַyo.De.a'[is] knowingH3045
- צַ֭דִּיק
- צַ֭דִּיקTza.dika righteous [person]H6662
- דִּ֣ין
- דִּ֣יןdin[the] case ofH1779
- דַּלִּ֑ים
- דַּלִּ֑יםda.Limpoor [people]H1800
- רָ֝שָׁ֗ע
- רָ֝שָׁ֗עra.Sha'a wicked [person]H7563
- לֹא־
- לֹאlo'-notH3808
- יָבִ֥ין
- יָבִ֥יןya.Vinhe understandsH0995
- דָּֽעַת׃
- דָּֽעַתDa.'atknowledgeH1847
- יֹדֵ֣עַ
- 8Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
- 9If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [supplied: he] hath no rest.
- 10The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
- 11A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [supplied: man] keepeth it back.
- 12If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
- 13The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
- 14A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
- 15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [supplied: to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
- 16When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
- 17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
- 18Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
- 19A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
- 20Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
- 21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
- 22An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
- 23A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
- 24Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
- 25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
- 26Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
- 27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [supplied: man].
- תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
- תּוֹעֲבַ֣תto.'a.Vat[is] an abomination ofH8441
- צַ֭דִּיקִים
- צַ֭דִּיקִיםTza.di.kimrighteous [people]H6662
- אִ֣ישׁ
- אִ֣ישׁ'isha person ofH0376G
- עָ֑וֶל
- עָ֑וֶל'A.velinjusticeH5766A
- וְתוֹעֲבַ֖ת
- רָשָׁ֣ע
- רָשָׁ֣עra.Sha'[the] wickedH7563
- יְשַׁר־
- יְשַׁרye.shar-a [person] upright ofH3477G
- דָּֽרֶךְ׃
- דָּֽרֶךְDa.rekhwayH1870G
- תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת
Words in italics were supplied by the translators.
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