29:1 A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing. |
29:2 In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh. |
29:3 A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth. |
29:4 A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down. |
29:5 A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps. |
29:6 In the transgression of the evil `is' a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice. |
29:7 The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge. |
29:8 Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger. |
29:9 A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest. |
29:10 Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul. |
29:11 A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it. |
29:12 A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers `are' wicked. |
29:13 The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both. |
29:14 a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established. |
29:15 A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother. |
29:16 In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look. |
29:17 Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul. |
29:18 Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness! |
29:19 By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering. |
29:20 Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him. |
29:21 Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, `At' his latter end also he is continuator. |
29:22 An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression. |
29:23 The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour. |
29:24 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not. |
29:25 Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high. |
29:26 Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah `is' the judgment of each. |
29:27 An abomination to the righteous `is' the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked `is' the upright in the way! |