Proverbs 29
Expanded Bible
29 Whoever is ·stubborn [L stiff-necked] after being corrected many times
will suddenly be ·hurt [broken] beyond ·cure [healing].
2 When ·good [righteous] people ·do well [or multiply; increase], ·everyone is [L the people are] happy,
but when evil people ·rule [dominate], ·everyone groans [L the people groan/moan].
3 Those who love wisdom make their ·parents [L father] happy,
but friends of prostitutes ·waste their money [destroy riches].
4 If a king is ·fair [just], he makes his country ·strong [stable],
but if he ·takes gifts dishonestly [heavily taxes/extorts it], he tears his country down [1 Sam. 12:10–18].
5 Those who give false praise to their ·neighbors [or friends]
are setting a ·trap for them [trap/net for their feet].
6 Evil people are trapped by their own ·sin [offenses],
but ·good [righteous] people can sing and be happy.
7 ·Good [Righteous] people ·care [know] about ·justice for [the rights of] the poor,
but the wicked ·are not concerned [L do not understand].
8 ·People who make fun of wisdom [Mockers] ·cause trouble in [L inflame] a city,
but wise people ·calm anger down [L turn back anger].
9 When a wise person ·takes a foolish person to court [or debates/disputes a fool],
the fool only shouts or laughs, and there is no ·peace [rest].
10 Murderers hate an ·honest [innocent; blameless] person
and ·try to kill [L seek the life of] ·those who do right [the virtuous].
11 Foolish people ·lose their tempers [or let nothing go unexpressed; L let all their spirit out],
but wise people ·control theirs [quiet things down afterward].
12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
all ·his officers [those who serve him] will become wicked [Ps. 101:6–8].
13 The poor person and the ·cruel person [oppressor] are alike
in that the Lord gave light to the eyes of both of them.
14 If a king judges poor people ·fairly [in truth; reliably],
his ·government [L throne] will ·continue [be established] forever.
15 Correction and ·punishment [L the rod] make children wise,
but those ·left alone [unsupervised] will disgrace their mother.
16 When there are many wicked people, there is much ·sin [offense],
but ·those who do right [the righteous] will see ·them destroyed [their downfall].
17 ·Correct [Instruct; Discipline] your children, and ·you will be proud [they will give you peace of mind];
they will give you ·satisfaction [delight].
18 Where there is no ·word from God [L vision; prophecy], ·people are uncontrolled [T the people perish],
but those who ·obey what they have been taught [L guard the law] are ·happy [blessed].
19 Words alone cannot ·correct [instruct] a servant,
because even if they understand, they won’t respond.
20 Do you see people who speak too ·quickly [hastily]?
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
21 If you ·spoil [pamper] your servants when they are young,
they will bring you ·grief [trouble] later on.
22 An angry person ·causes trouble [stirs up conflict];
a person with ·a quick temper [wrath] sins a lot.
23 Pride will ·ruin people [cause people to fall],
but ·those who are humble will be honored [a lowly spirit holds honor/glory tight].
24 ·Partners of [L Those who divide plunder with] thieves ·are their own worst enemies [L hate their lives/themselves].
If they ·have to testify in court [L hear a curse], they ·are afraid to [L do not] say anything.
25 ·Being afraid of [Anxiety about] people ·can get you into trouble [L is a trap],
but if you trust the Lord, you will be ·safe [protected; Ps. 56:11; 1 John 4:18].
26 Many people want ·to speak to [an audience with] a ruler,
but justice comes only from the Lord.
27 ·Good [Righteous] people ·hate [detest] ·those who are dishonest [the unjust],
and the wicked ·hate [detest] ·those who are honest [L the straight path].
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
Притчи 29
New Russian Translation
29 Тот, кто коснеет в упрямстве после многих упреков,
будет внезапно погублен – без исцеления.
2 Когда умножаются праведники, люди радуются,
а когда нечестивые правят, люди стонут.
3 Человек, любящий мудрость, приносит отцу радость,
а приятель блудниц расточает богатство.
4 Правосудием царь укрепляет страну,
а жадный до взяток ее разоряет.
5 Льстящий ближнему своему
раскидывает сеть у него под ногами.
6 Злодея ловит его же грех,
а праведник может петь и радоваться.
7 Помнит[a] праведник о правах бедняков,
а нечестивый в них и не вникает.
8 Глумливые возмущают город,
а мудрецы отвращают гнев.
9 Где мудрый судится с глупцом,
там лишь злость и издевки, и нет покоя.
10 Кровожадные люди ненавидят беспорочных
и праведников хотят лишить жизни[b].
11 Глупец дает гневу свободный выход,
а мудрый владеет собой.
12 Если правитель внимает лжи,
все его сановники[c] становятся злодеями.
13 У бедняка с притеснителем вот что общее:
Господь дал зрение глазам обоих.
14 Если царь судит бедных по справедливости,
его престол утвердится вовеки.
15 Розга и обличение дают мудрость,
а ребенок, оставленный в небрежении, срамит свою мать.
16 Когда умножаются нечестивые, умножается грех,
но праведники увидят их гибель.
17 Наказывай сына, и он принесет тебе покой;
он доставит душе твоей радость.
18 Где нет откровения[d] свыше, народ распоясывается;
но блажен тот, кто хранит Закон.
19 Слугу не исправить одними словами:
он понимает, но не внимает.
20 Видел ли ты человека, чье слово поспешно?
На глупца больше надежды, чем на него.
21 Слуга, избалованный с детства,
придет к плохому концу[e].
22 Гневливый разжигает ссоры,
и несдержанный совершает много грехов.
23 Гордость человека его принизит,
а смиренный духом будет прославлен.
24 Сообщник воров – враг самому себе;
он слышит проклятия жертвы, но не осмеливается сознаться[f].
25 Страх перед человеком – ловушка,
а верящий Господу находится в безопасности.
26 Многие ищут приема у правителя,
но справедливость – от Господа.
27 Нечестивые – мерзость для праведников,
а честные – мерзость для неправедных.
Footnotes
- 29:7 Букв.: «Знает».
- 29:10 Или: «а праведники заботятся об их жизни».
- 29:12 Сановники – чиновники, занимающие высокое положение в государстве.
- 29:18 Букв.: «видения».
- 29:21 Так в одном из древних переводов; Или: «то в конце концов он захочет стать сыном». Смысл этого места в еврейском тексте неясен.
- 29:24 В соответствии с Законом, свидетель преступления должен был выйти на призыв и рассказать все, что знает (см. Лев. 5:1).
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