Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:1
“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:1 Context
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.
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Other Translations
He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
- Basic English Bible
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
- Darby Bible
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- Webster's Bible
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
- World English Bible
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
- Basic English Bible
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
- Darby Bible
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- Webster's Bible
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
- World English Bible
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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Discussion for Proverbs 29:1
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5 years AgoDee for verse 1This scripture writing let 's us know that if Christ hadn 't come we wouldn 't stand a chance. Grace and mercy stepped in right on time. It also allows us to know that, if we continue in sin, grace won 't help us. Romans 6 1Flag
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5 years AgoToni for verse 1This is a scary verse. At some point, the refusal of the wicked to turn from his way will lead to his demise. God's mercy will end and so will his life.Flag