3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(C)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.(D)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.(D)
4
By justice a king brings stability to a land,(E)
but a man who demands “contributions”(a)
demolishes it.(F)
but a man who demands “contributions”(a)
demolishes it.(F)
7
The righteous person knows the rights(c) of the poor,(J)
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
Footnotes:
a.
Proverbs 29:4: The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
b.
Proverbs 29:5: Lit is smooth on
c.
Proverbs 29:7: Lit justice
d.
Proverbs 29:9: Lit rest
e.
Proverbs 29:10: Or person, and seek the life of the upright
f.
Proverbs 29:11: Lit spirit
g.
Proverbs 29:13: Lit oppressor meet
h.
Proverbs 29:15: Lit youth sent away
i.
Proverbs 29:18: Lit vision
j.
Proverbs 29:21: Hb obscure
k.
Proverbs 29:22: Lit a master of rage
l.
Proverbs 29:24: When a call for witnesses was made public, anyone with information who did not submit his testimony was under a curse.
m.
Proverbs 29:25: Lit raised high