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Proverbs 29
New International Version
Proverbs 29
New International Version
29 Whoever remains stiff-necked(A) after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed(B)—without remedy.(C)
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(G)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(H)
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(I)
but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(J)
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,(K)
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,(L)
but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(M)
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.(N)
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(S)
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.(T)
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(U)
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(V)
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(W)
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(X)
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(Y)
21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(Z)
24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.(AC)
27 The righteous detest the dishonest;
the wicked detest the upright.(AI)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
Proverbs 29
King James Version
Proverbs 29
King James Version
29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29
New King James Version
Proverbs 29
New King James Version
Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law
29 He(A) who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous [a]are in authority, the (B)people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, (C)the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who (D)flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.
6 By transgression an evil man is snared,
But the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous (E)considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers (F)set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,
(G)Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
(J)The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The king who judges the (K)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
15 The rod and rebuke give (L)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;
But the righteous will see their (M)fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18 (N)Where there is no [d]revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But (O)happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?
(P)There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.
22 (Q)An angry man stirs up strife,
And a furious man abounds in transgression.
23 (R)A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life;
(S)He [e]swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 become great
- Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life
- Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit
- Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision
- Proverbs 29:24 Lit. hears the adjuration or oath
- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
- Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face
Psalm 133-136
New International Version
Psalm 133-136
New International Version
Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David.
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,(C)
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew(D) of Hermon(E)
were falling on Mount Zion.(F)
For there the Lord bestows his blessing,(G)
even life forevermore.(H)
Psalm 134
A song of ascents.
1 Praise the Lord, all you servants(I) of the Lord
who minister(J) by night(K) in the house of the Lord.
2 Lift up your hands(L) in the sanctuary(M)
and praise the Lord.(N)
Psalm 135(Q)
1 Praise the Lord.[a]
Praise the name of the Lord;
praise him, you servants(R) of the Lord,
2 you who minister in the house(S) of the Lord,
in the courts(T) of the house of our God.
3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;(U)
sing praise to his name,(V) for that is pleasant.(W)
4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob(X) to be his own,
Israel to be his treasured possession.(Y)
5 I know that the Lord is great,(Z)
that our Lord is greater than all gods.(AA)
6 The Lord does whatever pleases him,(AB)
in the heavens and on the earth,(AC)
in the seas and all their depths.
7 He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth;
he sends lightning with the rain(AD)
and brings out the wind(AE) from his storehouses.(AF)
8 He struck down the firstborn(AG) of Egypt,
the firstborn of people and animals.
9 He sent his signs(AH) and wonders into your midst, Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.(AI)
10 He struck down many(AJ) nations
and killed mighty kings—
11 Sihon(AK) king of the Amorites,(AL)
Og king of Bashan,(AM)
and all the kings of Canaan(AN)—
12 and he gave their land as an inheritance,(AO)
an inheritance to his people Israel.
13 Your name, Lord, endures forever,(AP)
your renown,(AQ) Lord, through all generations.
14 For the Lord will vindicate his people(AR)
and have compassion on his servants.(AS)
15 The idols of the nations(AT) are silver and gold,
made by human hands.(AU)
16 They have mouths, but cannot speak,(AV)
eyes, but cannot see.
17 They have ears, but cannot hear,
nor is there breath(AW) in their mouths.
18 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.
19 All you Israelites, praise the Lord;(AX)
house of Aaron, praise the Lord;
20 house of Levi, praise the Lord;
you who fear him, praise the Lord.
21 Praise be to the Lord from Zion,(AY)
to him who dwells in Jerusalem.(AZ)
Praise the Lord.
Psalm 136
1 Give thanks(BA) to the Lord, for he is good.(BB)
His love endures forever.(BC)
2 Give thanks(BD) to the God of gods.(BE)
His love endures forever.
3 Give thanks(BF) to the Lord of lords:(BG)
His love endures forever.
4 to him who alone does great wonders,(BH)
His love endures forever.
5 who by his understanding(BI) made the heavens,(BJ)
His love endures forever.
6 who spread out the earth(BK) upon the waters,(BL)
His love endures forever.
7 who made the great lights(BM)—
His love endures forever.
8 the sun to govern(BN) the day,
His love endures forever.
9 the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.
10 to him who struck down the firstborn(BO) of Egypt
His love endures forever.
11 and brought Israel out(BP) from among them
His love endures forever.
12 with a mighty hand(BQ) and outstretched arm;(BR)
His love endures forever.
13 to him who divided the Red Sea[b](BS) asunder
His love endures forever.
14 and brought Israel through(BT) the midst of it,
His love endures forever.
15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea;(BU)
His love endures forever.
16 to him who led his people through the wilderness;(BV)
His love endures forever.
17 to him who struck down great kings,(BW)
His love endures forever.
18 and killed mighty kings(BX)—
His love endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites(BY)
His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan(BZ)—
His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land(CA) as an inheritance,(CB)
His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance(CC) to his servant Israel.(CD)
His love endures forever.
Footnotes
- Psalm 135:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verses 3 and 21
- Psalm 136:13 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verse 15
Psalm 133-136
King James Version
Psalm 133-136
King James Version
133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
134 Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord.
2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.
3 The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
135 Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.
3 Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
4 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
10 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
12 And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
13 Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.
14 For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
19 Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:
20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.
21 Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
136 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 133-136
New King James Version
Psalm 133-136
New King James Version
Blessed Unity of the People of God
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For (A)brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
3 It is like the dew of (B)Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For (C)there the Lord commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.
Praising the Lord in His House at Night
A Song of Ascents.
134 Behold, bless the Lord,
All you servants of the Lord,
Who by night stand in the house of the Lord!
2 (D)Lift up your hands in the sanctuary,
And bless the Lord.
3 The Lord who made heaven and earth
Bless you from Zion!
Praise to God in Creation and Redemption
135 Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord;
(E)Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!
2 (F)You who stand in the house of the Lord,
In (G)the courts of the house of our God,
3 Praise the Lord, for (H)the Lord is good;
Sing praises to His name, (I)for it is pleasant.
4 For (J)the Lord has chosen Jacob for Himself,
Israel for His [a]special treasure.
5 For I know that (K)the Lord is great,
And our Lord is above all gods.
6 (L)Whatever the Lord pleases He does,
In heaven and in earth,
In the seas and in all deep places.
7 (M)He causes the [b]vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth;
(N)He makes lightning for the rain;
He brings the wind out of His (O)treasuries.
8 (P)He [c]destroyed the firstborn of Egypt,
[d]Both of man and beast.
9 (Q)He sent signs and wonders into the midst of you, O Egypt,
(R)Upon Pharaoh and all his servants.
10 (S)He defeated many nations
And slew mighty kings—
11 Sihon king of the Amorites,
Og king of Bashan,
And (T)all the kingdoms of Canaan—
12 (U)And gave their land as a [e]heritage,
A heritage to Israel His people.
13 (V)Your name, O Lord, endures forever,
Your fame, O Lord, throughout all generations.
14 (W)For the Lord will judge His people,
And He will have compassion on His servants.
15 (X)The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
The work of men’s hands.
16 They have mouths, but they do not speak;
Eyes they have, but they do not see;
17 They have ears, but they do not hear;
Nor is there any breath in their mouths.
18 Those who make them are like them;
So is everyone who trusts in them.
19 (Y)Bless the Lord, O house of Israel!
Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron!
20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi!
You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord!
21 Blessed be the Lord (Z)out of Zion,
Who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the Lord!
Thanksgiving to God for His Enduring Mercy
136 Oh, (AA)give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
(AB)For His mercy endures forever.
2 Oh, give thanks to (AC)the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever:
4 To Him (AD)who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever;
5 (AE)To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
6 (AF)To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
7 (AG)To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever—
8 (AH)The sun to rule by day,
For His mercy endures forever;
9 The moon and stars to rule by night,
For His mercy endures forever.
10 (AI)To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn,
For His mercy endures forever;
11 (AJ)And brought out Israel from among them,
For His mercy endures forever;
12 (AK)With a strong hand, and with [f]an outstretched arm,
For His mercy endures forever;
13 (AL)To Him who divided the Red Sea in two,
For His mercy endures forever;
14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
For His mercy endures forever;
15 (AM)But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
For His mercy endures forever;
16 (AN)To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His mercy endures forever;
17 (AO)To Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;
18 (AP)And slew famous kings,
For His mercy endures forever—
19 (AQ)Sihon king of the Amorites,
For His mercy endures forever;
20 (AR)And Og king of Bashan,
For His mercy endures forever—
21 (AS)And gave their land as a [g]heritage,
For His mercy endures forever;
22 A heritage to Israel His servant,
For His mercy endures forever.
23 Who (AT)remembered us in our lowly state,
For His mercy endures forever;
24 And (AU)rescued us from our enemies,
For His mercy endures forever;
25 (AV)Who gives food to all flesh,
For His mercy endures forever.
26 Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.
Footnotes
- Psalm 135:4 precious possession
- Psalm 135:7 Water vapor
- Psalm 135:8 Lit. struck down
- Psalm 135:8 Lit. From man to beast
- Psalm 135:12 inheritance
- Psalm 136:12 Mighty power
- Psalm 136:21 inheritance
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