Proverbs 29
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- 1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
- 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- 4The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
- 5A man who flatters his neighbor, Spreads a net for his feet.
- 6An evil man is snared by his sin, But the righteous can sing and be glad.
- 7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about 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
- 8Mockers stir up a city, But wise men turn away anger.
- 9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
- 10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; And they seek the life of the upright.
- 11A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.
- 12If a ruler listens to lies, All of his officials are wicked.
- 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
- 14The king who fairly judges the poor, His throne shall be established forever.
- 15The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- 16When the wicked increase, sin increases; But the righteous will see their downfall.
- 17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
- 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But one who keeps the law is blessed.
- 19A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
- 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- 21He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
- 22An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
- 23A man's pride brings him low, But one of lowly spirit gains honor.
- 24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
- 25The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
- 26Many seek the ruler's favor, But a man's justice comes from Yahweh.
- 27A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
- 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
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