Proverbs 29:1

The Flourishing of the Righteous

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

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Berean Standard Bible
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Bible in Basic English
A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
Free Bible Version
Anyone who goes on stubbornly rejecting many warnings will be suddenly destroyed, without hope of healing.
Geneva Bible 1599
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
King James (Authorized) Version
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
Translation for Translators
Some people remain stubborn [IDM] even though they are often reproved/warned about doing what is wrong, but some day they will be crushed/ruined, and nothing will be able to heal them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
A person who has received many rebukes but who stiffens his neck will be broken in a moment beyond healing.
Noah Webster Bible
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
World English Bible
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
Young's Literal Translation
A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.