Proverbs 29:1
“He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy.”
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Proverbs 29:1 Context
1He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourne. 3Whoso loueth wisedome, reioyceth his father: but hee that keepeth company with harlots, spendeth his substance.
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He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- King James Version
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