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Links to all Books and Chapters Today's Date: 4/11/2025 ======= Proverbs 29:1 ============ Pro 29:1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. (nasb) Pro 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.(kjv) Pro 29:1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:2 ============ Pro 29:2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. (nasb) Pro 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.(kjv) Pro 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:3 ============ Pro 29:3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. (nasb) Pro 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.(kjv) Pro 29:3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:4 ============ Pro 29:4 The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a man who takes bribes overthrows it. (nasb) Pro 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.(kjv) Pro 29:4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:5 ============ Pro 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps. (nasb) Pro 29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.(kjv) Pro 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:6 ============ Pro 29:6 By transgression an evil man is ensnared, But the righteous sings and rejoices. (nasb) Pro 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.(kjv) Pro 29:6 By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:7 ============ Pro 29:7 The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern. (nasb) Pro 29:7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.(kjv) Pro 29:7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:8 ============ Pro 29:8 Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger. (nasb) Pro 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.(kjv) Pro 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:9 ============ Pro 29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. (nasb) Pro 29:9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.(kjv) Pro 29:9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:10 ============ Pro 29:10 Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life. (nasb) Pro 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.(kjv) Pro 29:10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:11 ============ Pro 29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. (nasb) Pro 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.(kjv) Pro 29:11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:12 ============ Pro 29:12 If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked. (nasb) Pro 29:12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.(kjv) Pro 29:12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:13 ============ Pro 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. (nasb) Pro 29:13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.(kjv) Pro 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:14 ============ Pro 29:14 If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. (nasb) Pro 29:14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.(kjv) Pro 29:14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:15 ============ Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. (nasb) Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.(kjv) Pro 29:15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:16 ============ Pro 29:16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall. (nasb) Pro 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.(kjv) Pro 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:17 ============ Pro 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. (nasb) Pro 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.(kjv) Pro 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:18 ============ Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. (nasb) Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.(kjv) Pro 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:19 ============ Pro 29:19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response. (nasb) Pro 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.(kjv) Pro 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:20 ============ Pro 29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. (nasb) Pro 29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.(kjv) Pro 29:20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:21 ============ Pro 29:21 He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son. (nasb) Pro 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.(kjv) Pro 29:21 He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:22 ============ Pro 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. (nasb) Pro 29:22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.(kjv) Pro 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:23 ============ Pro 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. (nasb) Pro 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.(kjv) Pro 29:23 A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:24 ============ Pro 29:24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing. (nasb) Pro 29:24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.(kjv) Pro 29:24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:25 ============ Pro 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. (nasb) Pro 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.(kjv) Pro 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:26 ============ Pro 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord. (nasb) Pro 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.(kjv) Pro 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:27 ============ Pro 29:27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked. (nasb) Pro 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.(kjv) Pro 29:27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 30:1 ============ Pro 30:1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: (nasb) Pro 30:1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,(kjv) Pro 30:1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel--to Ithiel and Ucal:(nkjv) |
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