Proverbs 29 - International Children’s Bible (ICB)

29 Some people are still stubborn after they have been corrected many times.
But they will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

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

3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy.
But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.

4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong.
But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down.

5 Anyone who gives false praise to his neighbor
is setting a trap for him.

6 An evil person is trapped by his own sin.
But a good person can sing and be happy.

7 Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly.
But the wicked don’t care.

8 People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city.
But wise people calm anger down.

9 A wise man should not take a foolish person to court.
The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace.

10 Murderers hate honest people.
But those who do right try to protect them.

11 A foolish person loses his temper.
But a wise person controls his anger.

12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
then all his officers will become wicked.

13 The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way:
The Lord gave eyes to both of them.

14 A king should judge poor people fairly.
Then his government will continue forever.

15 Punishment and correction make a child wise.
If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother.

16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin.
But those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 Correct your child, and you will be proud of him.
He will give you pleasure.

18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled.
But those who obey what they have been taught are happy.

19 Words alone cannot correct a servant.
Even if he understands, he won’t respond.

20 Sometimes you see people who speak too quickly.
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

21 Don’t spoil your servant when he is young.
If you do, he will bring you grief later on.

22 An angry person causes trouble.
A person who easily gets angry sins a lot.

23 A man’s pride will ruin him.
But a person who is humble will be honored.

24 The partner of a thief is his own worst enemy.
He has to testify in court, but he is afraid to say anything.

25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble.
But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

26 Many people want to be heard by a ruler.
But fairness comes from the Lord.

27 Good people hate those who are dishonest.
And the wicked hate those who are honest.

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29 A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing. 2 In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh. 3 A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth. 4 A king by judg...
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Proverbs 29 - World English Bible (WEB)

29 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.4 The king by j...
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Proverbs 29 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

29 One who remains stiff-necked after many rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.2 When the righteous thrive, people rejoice.When the wicked rule, people groan.3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king brings s...
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Proverbs 29 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance...
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Proverbs 29 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance...
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Proverbs 29 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

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Proverbs 29 - New Living Translation (NLT)

29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. 3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth ...
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29 A man who does not listen after many strong words are spoken to him will be destroyed all at once and without help. 2 When those who are right with God rule, the people are glad, but when a sinful man rules, the people have sorrow. 3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but he who goes w...
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Proverbs 29 - New King James Version (NKJV)

Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law29 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 ...
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Proverbs 29 - New English Translation (NET)

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