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- Kapitel 29 -

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.(a)
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.(b)
3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.(c)
5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.(d)
9
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.(e)
11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.(f)
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.(g)
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.(h)
21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.(i)
26
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord .(j)
27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Fußnoten

(a)29:1 He…: Heb. A man of reproofs
(b)29:2 in…: or, increased
(c)29:4 he…: Heb. a man of oblations
(d)29:8 bring…: or, set a city on fire
(e)29:10 The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood
(f)29:13 the deceitful…: or, the usurer
(g)29:18 perish: or, is made naked
(h)29:20 words: or, matters?
(i)29:25 safe: Heb. set on high
(j)29:26 the ruler’s…: Heb. the face of a ruler

The praise of righteousness and the curse of wickedness

1
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4
The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6
An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7
The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9
If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10
The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12
If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24
Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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