29: 2 When the righteous 340are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
340Or, are in authority,
29: 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
29: 4 The king by justice establisheth the land; But 341he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
341Or, he that imposeth tribute overthroweth it. Hb. a man of offerings overthroweth it.
29: 5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
29: 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
29: 7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked 342hath not understanding to know it.
342Or, understandeth not knowledge.
29: 8 Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
29: 9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, 343Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
343Or, He rageth and laugheth, and there is no rest.
29: 10 The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; 344And as for the upright, they seek his soul.
344Or, But the upright care for his life.
29: 11 A fool uttereth all his 345anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
345Hb. spirit;
29: 12 If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
29: 13 The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
29: 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
29: 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
29: 16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
29: 17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yes, he will give delight unto thy soul.
29: 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29: 19 A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not 346give heed.
346Hb. answer.
29: 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his 347words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
347Or, business
29: 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him 348aspire to be a son at the last.
348Or, become a son or, become stubborn ARV says The meaning of the word is doubtful.
29: 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
29: 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
29: 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
29: 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah 349shall be safe.
349Hb. shall be set on high.
29: 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.
29: 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
