Proverbs 29 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 29:1
KJVHe, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
WEBHe who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
YLTA man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
Proverbs 29:2
KJVWhen the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
WEBWhen the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
YLTIn the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:3
KJVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
WEBWhoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
YLTA man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
Proverbs 29:4
KJVThe king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
WEBThe king by justice makes the land stable,
YLTA king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
Proverbs 29:5
KJVA man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
WEBA man who flatters his neighbor
YLTA man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
Proverbs 29:6
KJVIn the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
WEBAn evil man is snared by his sin,
YLTIn the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
Proverbs 29:7
KJVThe righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
WEBThe righteous care about justice for the poor.
YLTThe righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
Proverbs 29:8
KJVScornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
WEBMockers stir up a city,
YLTMen of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
Proverbs 29:9
KJVIf a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
WEBIf a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
YLTA wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
Proverbs 29:10
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Proverbs 29:11
KJVA fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
WEBA fool vents all of his anger,
YLTA fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
Proverbs 29:12
KJVIf a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
WEBIf a ruler listens to lies,
YLTA ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
Proverbs 29:13
KJVThe poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
WEBThe poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
YLTThe poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
Proverbs 29:14
KJVThe king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
WEBThe king who fairly judges the poor,
YLTa king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
Proverbs 29:15
KJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
WEBThe rod of correction gives wisdom,
YLTA rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
Proverbs 29:16
KJVWhen the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
WEBWhen the wicked increase, sin increases;
YLTIn the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
Proverbs 29:17
KJVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
WEBCorrect your son, and he will give you peace;
YLTChastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
Proverbs 29:18
KJVWhere there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
WEBWhere there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
YLTWithout a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness!
Proverbs 29:19
KJVA servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
WEBA servant can’t be corrected by words.
YLTBy words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
Proverbs 29:20
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Proverbs 29:21
KJVHe that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
WEBHe who pampers his servant from youth
YLTWhoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, [At] his latter end also he is continuator.
Proverbs 29:22
KJVAn angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
WEBAn angry man stirs up strife,
YLTAn angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression.
Proverbs 29:23
KJVA man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
WEBA man’s pride brings him low,
YLTThe pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.
Proverbs 29:24
KJVWhoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
WEBWhoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
YLTWhoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.
Proverbs 29:25
KJVThe fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
WEBThe fear of man proves to be a snare,
YLTFear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.
Proverbs 29:26
KJVMany seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
WEBMany seek the ruler’s favor,
YLTMany are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
Proverbs 29:27
KJVAn unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
WEBA dishonest man detests the righteous,
YLTAn abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!
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