Proverbs Chapter 29
Keep ignoring the signs, and you're definitely gonna crash hard, no cap.
He, that being often reproved hardeneth {his} neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
When the solid folks are in charge, everyone’s chilling; but with the sus ones at the helm, it’s all tears.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. {in...: or, increased}
Love wisdom, and your pops is gonna be hyped; but hanging with shady peeps just empties your pockets.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth {his} substance.
A king who judges fairly keeps the land solid; but if you’re all about those bribes, you're ruining it.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. {he...: Heb. a man of oblations}
If you’re pumping up your neighbor too much, you’re just asking for a downfall.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
An evil dude’s chaos is like a snare; meanwhile, the good ones are just out here thriving and vibing.
In the transgression of an evil man {there is} a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
The righteous got the needy’s back; but the wicked act like they don’t even see it.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: {but} the wicked regardeth not to know {it}.
Haters can ruin a whole city; but the wise know how to chill the beef.
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise {men} turn away wrath. {bring...: or, set a city on fire}
When a smart person argues with a fool, whether it’s rage or jokes, it’s always a disaster.
{If} a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, {there is} no rest.
Bloodthirsty peeps can’t handle the good ones; but the just are all about saving souls.
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. {The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood}
A fool spills all the tea, but a wise dude knows when to chill and keep it low-key.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise {man} keepeth it in till afterwards.
If a king vibes with lies, all his crew is sus.
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants {are} wicked.
The broke and the shady dude team up: God opens their eyes, no cap.
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer}
A king who judges the poor fairly? His throne's gonna be legendary forever.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Discipline and tough love bring wisdom, but a kid left unchecked? Total shame for the mom.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked crew grows, chaos pops off; but the righteous will see them fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Keep it 100 with your kid, and you'll find peace; for real, he’ll bring joy to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Where there’s no vision, people be flopping; but the law keeper? That dude's living his best life.
Where {there is} no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy {is} he. {perish: or, is made naked}
A servant won’t just hear words: even if he gets it, he won’t respond, fr.
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
See a dude who’s quick with the words? Bet there’s more hope for a fool than for him.
Seest thou a man {that is} hasty in his words? {there is} more hope of a fool than of him. {words: or, matters?}
If you raise your servant right, they'll end up like fam, fr.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become {his} son at the length.
An angry dude just stirs the pot, while a mad one is always in hot water, no cap.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Pride will take you down a notch, but respect keeps the humble on top, periodt.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
If you roll with a thief, you’re low-key hating yourself; you hear the drama but stay silent, sus.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth {it} not.
Fear of people is a trap; but trusting the Lord? That’s the real safe play, bet.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high}
A lot of folks want the ruler’s vibe; but real judgment? That’s straight from the Lord, no cap.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but {every} man's judgment {cometh} from the LORD. {the ruler's...: Heb. the face of a ruler}
An unjust person is a total vibe killer for the just; and being righteous? That’s a big no for the wicked, fr.
An unjust man {is} an abomination to the just: and {he that is} upright in the way {is} abomination to the wicked.