Bible verse

Proverbs 29:1

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Proverbs 29:1 · BSB

Proverbs 29:1 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

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Proverbs 29:1 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy

ERV

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

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