New English Translation

Proverbs 29:1-4 New English Translation (NET)

1. The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukeswill suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

2. When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3. The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

4. A king brings stability to a land by justice,but one who exacts tribute tears it down.