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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 29:1

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Proverbs 29 continues the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, leaders and the people they serve. It opens with a stark warning about refusing correction.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

EL hombre que reprendido endurece la cerviz, de repente será quebrantado; ni habrá para él medicina.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El hombre que rechaza la corrección será destruido de repente y sin remedio.

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