Proverbs 29:1-2

New International Reader's Version

29 Whoever still won’t obey after being warned many times
will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save them.

²When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad.
But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.

Proverbs 29:1-2

New International Version

29 Whoever remains stiff-necked^(A) after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed^(B)—without remedy.^(C)

²When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(D)
when the wicked rule,^(E) the people groan.^(F)

29 He, 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.

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