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Proverbs 29

Gen Z Version

Modern paraphrase

1If you keep ignoring the signs, you're gonna crash hard, no cap.

2When the good folks are running things, everyone’s vibin’; but when the bad ones take over, it’s all tears.

3If you love wisdom, your dad's gonna be proud; but chillin' with sketchy peeps just drains your wallet.

4A king who judges right keeps the land solid; but if you’re all about those bribes, you’re wrecking it.

5If you’re gassing up your neighbor too much, you’re just setting yourself up for a fall.

6An evil dude's mess is like a trap; meanwhile, the good ones are just out here singing and thriving.

7The righteous look out for the needy; but the wicked just act like they don’t even see it.

8Haters can mess up a whole city; but the wise know how to cool down the drama.

9If a smart person goes head-to-head with a fool, whether it’s rage or laughs, it’s always a mess.

10Bloodthirsty peeps can’t stand the good ones; but the just are all about saving souls.

11A fool spills all the tea, but a wise dude knows when to chill and keep it on the low.

12If a king is vibing with lies, all his crew is sus.

13The broke and the shady dude link up: God opens their eyes, no cap.

14A king who judges the poor right? His throne's gonna be goated forever.

15Discipline and some tough love bring wisdom, but a kid left unchecked? Total shame for the mom.

16When the wicked squad grows, drama pops off: but the righteous will catch their downfall.

17Keep it real with your kid, and you'll find peace; for real, he’ll bring joy to your soul.

18Where there’s no vision, people be flopping: but the law keeper? That dude's living his best life.

19A servant won't listen to just words: even if he gets it, he won't reply, fr.

20You see a dude who's quick with the words? Bet there’s more hope for a fool than him.

21If you raise your servant right, they’ll end up like fam, fr.

22An angry dude just stirs the pot, while a mad one is always in trouble, no cap.

23Pride will take you down a peg, but respect keeps the humble on top, periodt.

24If you roll with a thief, you’re low-key hating yourself; you hear the drama but stay quiet, sus.

25Fear of people is a trap; but trusting the Lord? That’s the real safe play, bet.

26A lot of folks want the ruler’s vibe; but real judgment? That’s straight from the Lord, no cap.

27An unjust person is a total vibe killer for the just; and being righteous? That’s a big no for the wicked, fr.

King James Version

Traditional translation

1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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