29:1 人屡次受责罚，仍然硬着颈项，他必顷刻败坏，无法可治。
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
29:2 义人增多，民就喜乐。恶人掌权，民就叹息。
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
29:3 爱慕智慧的，使父亲喜乐。与妓女结交的，却浪费钱财。
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
29:4 王藉公平，使国坚定。索要贿赂，使国倾败。
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
29:5 谄媚邻舍的，就是设网罗绊他的脚。
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
29:6 恶人犯罪，自陷网罗。惟独义人，欢呼喜乐。
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
29:7 义人知道查明穷人的案。恶人没有聪明，就不得而知。
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
29:8 亵慢人煽惑通城。智慧人止息众怒。
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
29:9 智慧人与愚妄人相争，或怒，或笑，总不能使他止息。
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
29:10 好流人血的，恨恶完全人。索取正直人的性命。
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
29:11 愚妄人怒气全发。智慧人忍气含怒。
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
29:12 君王若听谎言，他一切臣仆都是奸恶。
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
29:13 贫穷人，强暴人，在世相遇，他们的眼目，都蒙耶和华光照。
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
29:14 君王凭诚实判断穷人，他的国位，必永远坚立。
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:15 杖打和责备，能加增智慧。放纵的儿子，使母亲羞愧。
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
29:16 恶人加多，过犯也加多。义人必看见他们跌倒。
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:17 管教你的儿子，他就使你得安息，也必使你心里喜乐。
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:18 没有异象，（或作默示）民就放肆。惟遵守律法的，便为有福。
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:19 只用言语，仆人不肯受管教，他虽然明白，也不留意。
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
29:20 你见言语急躁的人吗。愚昧人比他更有指望。
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
29:21 人将仆人从小娇养，这仆人终久必成了他的儿子。
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
29:22 好气的人，挑启争端。暴怒的人，多多犯罪。
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
29:23 人的高傲，必使他卑下。心里谦逊的，必得尊荣。
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
29:24 人与盗贼分赃，是恨恶自己的性命。他听见叫人发誓的声音，却不言语。
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
29:25 惧怕人的陷入网罗。惟有倚靠耶和华的，必得安稳。
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
29:26 求王恩的人多。定人事乃在耶和华。
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
29:27 为非作歹的，被义人憎嫌。行事正直的，被恶人憎恶。
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.