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Proverbs 29:1
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
Proverbs 29:1 · Geneva Bible
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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 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
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