God's Word Translation

Proverbs 29:16-27 God's Word Translation (GW)

16. When wicked people increase, crime increases,but righteous people will witness their downfall.

17. Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind.He will bring delight to your soul.

18. Without prophetic vision people run wild,but blessed are those who follow ⌊God’s⌋ teachings.

19. A slave cannot be disciplined with words.He will not respond, though he may understand.

20. Have you met a person who is quick to answer?There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21. Pamper a slave from childhood,and later he will be ungrateful.

22. An angry person stirs up a fight,and a hothead does much wrong.

23. A person’s pride will humiliate him,but a humble spirit gains honor.

24. Whoever is a thief’s partner hates his own life.He will not testify under oath.

25. A person’s fear sets a trap ⌊for him⌋,but one who trusts the Lord is safe.

26. Many seek an audience with a ruler,but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.

27. An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people.A decent person is disgusting to wicked people.