# Proverbs 29 ## Proverbs 29:1 - [KJV] He, that being often reproved hardeneth *his* neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. - [ASV] He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. - [YLT] A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:1 - ## Proverbs 29:2 - [KJV] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. - [ASV] When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh. - [YLT] In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:2 - ## Proverbs 29:3 - [KJV] Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth *his* substance. - [ASV] Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth *his* substance. - [YLT] A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:3 - ## Proverbs 29:4 - [KJV] The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. - [ASV] The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. - [YLT] A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:4 - ## Proverbs 29:5 - [KJV] A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. - [ASV] A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps. - [YLT] A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:5 - ## Proverbs 29:6 - [KJV] In the transgression of an evil man *there is* a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. - [ASV] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. - [YLT] In the transgression of the evil *is* a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:6 - ## Proverbs 29:7 - [KJV] The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: *but* the wicked regardeth not to know *it*. - [ASV] The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know *it*. - [YLT] The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:7 - ## Proverbs 29:8 - [KJV] Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise *men* turn away wrath. - [ASV] Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath. - [YLT] Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:8 - ## Proverbs 29:9 - [KJV] *If* a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, *there is* no rest. - [ASV] If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest. - [YLT] A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:9 - ## Proverbs 29:10 - [KJV] The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. - [ASV] The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life. - [YLT] Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:10 - ## Proverbs 29:11 - [KJV] A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise *man* keepeth it in till afterwards. - [ASV] A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it. - [YLT] A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:11 - ## Proverbs 29:12 - [KJV] If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants *are* wicked. - [ASV] If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked. - [YLT] A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers *are* wicked. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:12 - ## Proverbs 29:13 - [KJV] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. - [ASV] The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both. - [YLT] The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:13 - ## Proverbs 29:14 - [KJV] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. - [ASV] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever. - [YLT] a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:14 - ## Proverbs 29:15 - [KJV] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left *to himself* bringeth his mother to shame. - [ASV] The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. - [YLT] A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:15 - ## Proverbs 29:16 - [KJV] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. - [ASV] When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. - [YLT] In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:16 - ## Proverbs 29:17 - [KJV] Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. - [ASV] Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. - [YLT] Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:17 - ## Proverbs 29:18 - [KJV] Where *there is* no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy *is* he. - [ASV] Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. - [YLT] Without a Vision is a people made naked, And whoso is keeping the law, O his happiness! ### Notes on Proverbs 29:18 - ## Proverbs 29:19 - [KJV] A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. - [ASV] A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. - [YLT] By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:19 - ## Proverbs 29:20 - [KJV] Seest thou a man *that is* hasty in his words? *there is* more hope of a fool than of him. - [ASV] Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. - [YLT] Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words! More hope of a fool than of him. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:20 - ## Proverbs 29:21 - [KJV] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become *his* son at the length. - [ASV] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last. - [YLT] Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, *At* his latter end also he is continuator. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:21 - ## Proverbs 29:22 - [KJV] An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. - [ASV] An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. - [YLT] An angry man stirreth up contention, And a furious man is multiplying transgression. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:22 - ## Proverbs 29:23 - [KJV] A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. - [ASV] A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. - [YLT] The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:23 - ## Proverbs 29:24 - [KJV] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth *it* not. - [ASV] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. - [YLT] Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:24 - ## Proverbs 29:25 - [KJV] The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. - [ASV] The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. - [YLT] Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:25 - ## Proverbs 29:26 - [KJV] Many seek the ruler's favour; but *every* man's judgment *cometh* from the LORD. - [ASV] Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment *cometh* from Jehovah. - [YLT] Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah *is* the judgment of each. ### Notes on Proverbs 29:26 - ## Proverbs 29:27 - [KJV] An unjust man *is* an abomination to the just: and *he that is* upright in the way *is* abomination to the wicked. - [ASV] An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked. - [YLT] An abomination to the righteous *is* the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked *is* the upright in the way! ### Notes on Proverbs 29:27 -