Proverbs 28-29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(C)
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
7 A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(K)
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(L)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(M)
9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.(N)
10 The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,(O)
but the blameless will inherit what is good.(P)
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,[c]
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.(Q)
13 The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,(R)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.(S)
16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(X)
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong[e]
will suddenly fall.(AA)
19 The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,(AB)
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.(AC)
20 A faithful man will have many blessings,(AD)
but one in a hurry to get rich(AE)
will not go unpunished.
23 One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(AI)
than one who flatters[g] with his tongue.(AJ)
24 The one who robs his father or mother(AK)
and says, “That’s no sin,”(AL)
is a companion to a man who destroys.(AM)
27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[i]
will receive many curses.(AQ)
28 When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.(AR)
29 One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.(AS)
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.(AT)
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(AU)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.(AV)
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(AW)
but a man who demands “contributions”[j]
demolishes it.(AX)
7 The righteous person knows the rights[l] of the poor,(BB)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8 Mockers inflame a city,(BC)
but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.[m](BD)
12 If a ruler listens to lies,(BH)
all his officials will be wicked.
14 A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.(BJ)
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,(BK)
but a youth left to himself[q]
is a disgrace to his mother.(BL)
16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(BM)
17 Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind(BN)
and give you delight.
18 Without revelation[r](BO) people run wild,(BP)
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.(BQ)
19 A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.(BR)
21 A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant[s] later on.
27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.(CC)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:3 LXX reads A wicked man
- Proverbs 28:6 Lit who twists two ways
- Proverbs 28:12 Lit glory
- Proverbs 28:17 Lit the blood of a person
- Proverbs 28:18 Lit who is twisted regarding two ways
- Proverbs 28:22 Lit A man with an evil eye
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit is smooth
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
- Proverbs 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
- Proverbs 29:5 Lit is smooth on
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit justice
- Proverbs 29:9 Lit rest
- Proverbs 29:10 Or person, and seek the life of the upright
- Proverbs 29:11 Lit spirit
- Proverbs 29:13 Lit oppressor meet
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit youth sent away
- Proverbs 29:18 Lit vision
- Proverbs 29:21 Hb obscure
- Proverbs 29:22 Lit a master of rage
- Proverbs 29:24 When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse.
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
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