Proverbs 29:1

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

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

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 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.

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