Proverbs 29 Better is a man of experience, than a man who is stiff-necked: for when the latter is suddenly burned, there is no healing him.

Thomson⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Better is a man of experience, than a man who is stiff-necked: for when the latter is suddenly burned, there is no healing him. ² When the righteous are applauded the people will rejoice: but when the wicked bear rule, men will mourn. ³ When a man loveth wisdom his father is gladdened: but he who feedeth harlots spendeth his substance. ⁴ A righteous king raiseth a country; but a transgressor overthroweth it. ⁵ He who shall provide a net to catch his friend; spreadeth it for his own feet. ⁶ For a mighty transgressor there is a great snare; but the just shall have joy and gladness. ⁷ A righteous man is skilled in administering justice to the poor: but the wicked doth not take due cognisance: nor hath he a feeling heart for the poor. ⁸ Men regardless of law, set a city in a flame: but wise men avert wrath. ⁹ A wise man shall judge nations: but a fool when angry is derided and terrifieth not. ¹⁰ Men stained with blood hate one who is holy: but the upright will make strict inquest for his life. ¹¹ A fool sheweth all his wrath; but a wise man dispenseth it gradually. ¹² When a king hearkeneth to falsehood, all under him are transgressors. ¹³ When creditor and debtor meet each other; the Lord hath a watch over both. ¹⁴ When a king judgeth the poor faithfully; his throne will be established for a memorial. ¹⁵ The rod and reproofs give wisdom: but a child led astray shameth his parents. ¹⁶ When the wicked abound, transgressions are multiplied: but when they fall, the righteous are awed. ¹⁷ Correct thy son and he will give thee rest; and add honour to thy life. ¹⁸ With a sinful nation an instructor can not continue: but he who keepeth the law is most happy. ¹⁹ A stubborn servant will not be instructed bywords: for though he may understand he will not obey. ²⁰ If thou seest a man hasty in his words: be assured there is more hope of a fool than of him. ²¹ He who feedeth delicately from his youth, shall be a servant and at last afflicted with sorrow. ²² A passionate man stirreth up strife: but a furious man is a digger up of sin. ²³ A man's pride will bring him low: but the Lord will gloriously support the humble. ²⁴ He who is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: and so do they, who hear an oath administered, if they do not make discovery. ²⁵ They who fear and reverence men have been supplanted: but he whose trust is in the Lord shall be gladdened. Impiety causeth a man to fall: but he who trusteth in the Lord shall be safe. ²⁶ Many court the favour of princes: but justice cometh to a man from the Lord. ²⁷ A righteous man is an abomination to an unjust man: and a straight course is an abomination to a transgressor.