Proverbs 29:1
291 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.
Other Translations of Proverbs 29:1
King James Version
291 He,
English Standard Version
291 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
The Message
291 For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them.
New King James Version
291 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
New Living Translation
291 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:1
Commentary on Proverbs 29:1
(Read Proverbs 29:1)
If God wounds, who can heal? The word of God warns all to flee from the wrath to come, to the hope set before us in Jesus Christ.