Proverbs 29:1-2
Proverbs 29:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:1-2 The Message (MSG)
For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There’ll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it’ll be too late to help them. When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Proverbs 29:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan.
Proverbs 29:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times will suddenly be hurt beyond cure. When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
Proverbs 29:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Proverbs 29:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized), Will suddenly be broken beyond repair. When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice; But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.