Proverbs 29:1–5
zHe who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be abroken bbeyond healing.
2 When cthe righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when dthe wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who eloves wisdom makes his father glad,
but fa companion of prostitutes gsquanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king hbuilds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts1 tears it down.
5 iA man who flatters his neighbor
spreads ja net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — The New International Version (NIV)
1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,
but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck,
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
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.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour
Spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)
1 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 is wasted.
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5 To flatter friends
is to lay a trap for their feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck,
Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
Spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — New Century Version (NCV)
1 Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times
will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
2 When good people do well, everyone is happy,
but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
4 If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,
but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5 Those who give false praise to their neighbors
are setting a trap for them.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — American Standard Version (ASV)
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck
Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy
2 When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father;
But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor
Spreadeth a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4 A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
1 A person who will not bend after many warnings
will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
2 When righteous people increase, the people ⸤of God⸥ rejoice,
but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.
3 A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy,
but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth.
4 By means of justice, a king builds up a country,
but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
5 A person who flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for him to step into.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
1 One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
1 One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn,
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 A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
but to keep company with prostitutes is to squander one’s substance.
4 By justice a king gives stability to the land,
but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.
5 Whoever flatters a neighbor
is spreading a net for the neighbor’s feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
1 A man who is reproved, being stubborn of neck—
suddenly he will be broken, and there will not be healing.
2 When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice,
but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad,
but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives stability to a land,
but a man of bribes will ruin it.
5 A strong man who flatters his neighbor
is spreading a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
1 A man who still won’t obey after being warned many times
will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save him.
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 the one who wants to be paid off tears it down.
5 A man who only pretends to praise his neighbor
is spreading a net to catch him by the feet.
Proverbs 29:1–5 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
4 The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
Is spreading a net for his steps.