Proverbs 29 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

29 Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times
will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.

2 When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.
But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.
But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.

4 By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure.
But those who only want money tear it down.

5 Those who only pretend to praise their neighbors
are spreading a net to catch them by the feet.

6 Sinful people are trapped by their own sin.
But godly people shout for joy and are glad.

7 Those who do what is right want to treat poor people fairly.
But those who do what is wrong don’t care about the poor.

8 Those who make fun of others stir up a city.
But wise people turn anger away.

9 Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person.
Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.

10 Murderers hate honest people.
They try to kill those who do what is right.

11 Foolish people let their anger run wild.
But wise people keep themselves under control.

12 If rulers listen to lies,
all their officials become evil.

13 The Lord gives sight to the eyes of poor people and those who treat others badly.
That’s what they both have in common.

14 If a king judges poor people fairly,
his throne will always be secure.

15 If a child is corrected, they become wise.
But a child who is not corrected brings shame to their mother.

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin.
But those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 If you correct your children, they will give you peace.
They will bring you the delights you desire.

18 Where there is no message from God, people don’t control themselves.
But blessed is the one who obeys wisdom’s instruction.

19 Servants can’t be corrected only by words.
Even if they understand, they won’t obey.

20 Have you seen someone who speaks without thinking?
There is more hope for foolish people than for that person.

21 A servant who has been spoiled from youth
will have no respect for you later on.

22 An angry person stirs up fights.
And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.

23 Pride brings a person low.
But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

24 To help a thief is to become your own enemy.
When you go to court, you won’t dare to say anything.

25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.
But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

26 Many people want to meet a ruler.
But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.

27 Those who do what is right hate dishonest people.
Those who do what is wrong hate honest people.

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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 - 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 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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