Proverbs 29:1-3

New Century Version

29 Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times
will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

²When good people do well, everyone is happy,
but when evil people rule, everyone groans.

³Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

Proverbs 29:1-3

New International Version

29 Whoever remains stiff-necked^(A) after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed^(B)—without remedy.^(C)

²When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(D)
when the wicked rule,^(E) the people groan.^(F)

³A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(G)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(H)

29 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

²When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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