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Proverbs 29:1
The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
Proverbs 29:1 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 29:1 in other translations
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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In context
1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth harlots, shall squander away his substance.
4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
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