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29 One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
When the righteous thrive, people rejoice.
When the wicked rule, people groan.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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

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

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

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