Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 29:1-8"

Proverbs 29:1-8

New Revised Standard NRS

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.

6 In the transgression of the evil there is a snare, but the righteous sing and rejoice.

7 The righteous know the rights of the poor; the wicked have no such understanding.

8 Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

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.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.