Proverbs 29:1

“He that being often reproued, hardeneth his necke, shal suddenly be destroied, and that without remedy.”

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He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- King James Version

A man who hardens {his} neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
- Webster's Bible

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

A man often reproved, hardening the neck, Is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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