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Proverbs 30
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1 ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs} 2 ¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased} 3 ¶ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4 ¶ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations} 5 ¶ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 ¶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 ¶ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 ¶ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. {bring...: or, set a city on fire} 9 ¶ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10 ¶ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood} 11 ¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 ¶ If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13 ¶ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer} 14 ¶ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15 ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 16 ¶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18 ¶ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. {perish: or, is made naked} 19 ¶ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 ¶ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?} 21 ¶ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22 ¶ An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 ¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25 ¶ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high} 26 ¶ Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler} 27 ¶ An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. (KJV) |
