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The Bible: Old Testament Chapter 29

Chapter 724 of 1,075

Canonical reference Proverbs 29

English

World English Bible editorial project · World English Bible, Catholic book order (2020)

1. 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 justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6. An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7. The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8. Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9. If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10. The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11. A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12. If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14. The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15. The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19. A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22. An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23. A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24. Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25. The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27. A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

French

Fraternite de Tiberiade · Sainte Bible neo-Crampon Libre (2022)

1. L’homme digne de reproches et qui raidit le cou sera brisé subitement et sans remède.
2. Quand les justes se multiplient, le peuple est dans la joie ; quand le méchant exerce le pouvoir, le peuple gémit.
3. L’homme qui aime la sagesse réjouit son père, mais celui qui fréquente les courtisanes dissipe son bien.
4. Un roi affermit le pays par la justice ; mais celui qui est avide de présents le ruine.
5. L’homme qui flatte son prochain tend un filet sous ses pieds.
6. Dans le péché de l’homme méchant il y a un piège, mais le juste est dans la jubilation et la joie.
7. Le juste connaît la cause des pauvres, mais le méchant ne comprend pas la science.
8. Les railleurs soufflent le feu dans la ville, mais les sages apaisent la colère.
9. Si un sage conteste avec un insensé, qu’il se fâche ou qu’il rie, il n’y aura pas de paix.
10. Les hommes de sang haïssent l’homme intègre, mais les hommes droits protègent sa vie.
11. L’insensé fait éclater toute sa passion, mais le sage la calme et la retient.
12. Quand le prince écoute les paroles mensongères, tous ses serviteurs sont des méchants.
13. Le pauvre et l’oppresseur se rencontrent ; c’est Yahwehqui éclaire les yeux de l’un et de l’autre.
14. Un roi qui juge fidèlement les pauvres aura son trône affermi pour toujours.
15. La verge et la correction donnent la sagesse, mais l’enfant abandonné à son caprice fait honte à sa mère.
16. Quand les méchants se multiplient, le crime se multiplie, mais les justes contempleront leur chute.
17. Corrige ton fils, et il te donnera du repos, et il procurera des délices à ton âme.
18. Quand il n’y a plus de vision, le peuple est sans frein ; heureux qui observe la loi !
19. Ce n’est pas par des paroles qu’on corrige un esclave ; quand même il comprend, il n’obéit pas.
20. Si tu vois un homme prompt à parler, il y a plus à espérer d’un insensé que de lui.
21. Si quelqu’un traite mollement son esclave dès l’enfance, celui-ci finit par se croire un fils.
22. Un homme colère excite des querelles, et l’homme violent tombe dans beaucoup de péchés.
23. L’orgueil d’un homme le conduit à l’humiliation, mais l’humble d’esprit obtient la gloire.
24. Celui qui partage avec un voleur hait son âme ; il entend la malédiction et ne dit rien.
25. La crainte des hommes porte avec elle un piège, mais celui qui se confie en Yahwehest mis en sûreté.
26. Beaucoup de gens recherchent la faveur du prince, mais c’est de Yahwehque vient à chacun la justice.
27. L’homme inique est en abomination aux justes, et celui dont la voie est droite est en abomination aux méchants. PAROLES D’AGUR.

Latin

Biblia Vulgata Clementina (1598), Migne witness (1880)

1. [Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
2. In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
3. Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
4. Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
5. Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.
6. Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.
7. Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
8. Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
9. Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
10. Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
11. Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
12. Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
13. Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
14. Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
15. [Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
16. In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
17. Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
18. Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
19. Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
20. Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.
21. Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]
22. [Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.
23. Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
24. Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.
25. Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.
26. Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
27. Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]

Concepts in this passage

Verses in this chapter

  1. Verse 1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
  2. Verse 2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  3. Verse 3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
  4. Verse 4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
  5. Verse 5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
  6. Verse 6An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
  7. Verse 7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
  8. Verse 8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
  9. Verse 9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
  10. Verse 10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
  11. Verse 11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
  12. Verse 12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
  13. Verse 13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
  14. Verse 14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
  15. Verse 15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
  16. Verse 16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
  17. Verse 17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
  18. Verse 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
  19. Verse 19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
  20. Verse 20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  21. Verse 21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
  22. Verse 22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
  23. Verse 23A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
  24. Verse 24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
  25. Verse 25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
  26. Verse 26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
  27. Verse 27A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

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