Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it …

Happy Is He Who Keeps the Law - He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives ...

29 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.

29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be () broken () beyond healing. 2 When () the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when () the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who () loves wisdom makes his father glad, but () a companion of prostitutes () squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king () builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts [] tears it down.

29 He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck, will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

29 One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly— beyond recovery.

29 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.

29 If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover. 2 Show me a righteous ruler and I will show you a happy people. Show me a wicked ruler and I will show you a miserable people.

Warnings and Instructions - A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked person rules, people groan. A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth. The king gives stability to the land by justice, But a person who takes bribes ...

Proverbs 29:2 become great; Proverbs 29:10 Lit. soul or life; Proverbs 29:11 Lit. spirit; Proverbs 29:18 prophetic vision; Proverbs 29:24 Lit. hears the adjuration or oath; Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high; Proverbs 29:26 Lit. face