Proverbs 16
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
1[Hominis est animam præparare, et Domini gubernare linguam.
2All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
2Omnes viæ hominis patent oculis ejus; spirituum ponderator est Dominus.
3Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
3Revela Domino opera tua, et dirigentur cogitationes tuæ.
4The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
4Universa propter semetipsum operatus est Dominus; impium quoque ad diem malum.
5Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
5Abominatio Domini est omnis arrogans; etiamsi manus ad manum fuerit, non est innocens. Initium viæ bonæ facere justitiam; accepta est autem apud Deum magis quam immolare hostias.
6By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
6Misericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas, et in timore Domini declinatur a malo.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
7Cum placuerint Domino viæ hominis, inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem.
8Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
8Melius est parum cum justitia quam multi fructus cum iniquitate.
9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
9Cor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus.]
10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
10[Divinatio in labiis regis; in judicio non errabit os ejus.
11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
11Pondus et statera judicia Domini sunt, et opera ejus omnes lapides sacculi.
12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
12Abominabiles regi qui agunt impie, quoniam justitia firmatur solium.
13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
13Voluntas regum labia justa; qui recta loquitur diligetur.
14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
14Indignatio regis nuntii mortis, et vir sapiens placabit eam.
15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
15In hilaritate vultus regis vita, et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus.]
16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
16[Posside sapientiam, quia auro melior est, et acquire prudentiam, quia pretiosior est argento.
17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
17Semita justorum declinat mala; custos animæ suæ servat viam suam.
18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
18Contritionem præcedit superbia, et ante ruinam exaltatur spiritus.
19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
19Melius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis.
20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
20Eruditus in verbo reperiet bona, et qui sperat in Domino beatus est.
21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
21Qui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens, et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
22Fons vitæ eruditio possidentis; doctrina stultorum fatuitas.]
23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
23[Cor sapientis erudiet os ejus, et labiis ejus addet gratiam.
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
24Favus mellis composita verba; dulcedo animæ sanitas ossium.
25There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
25Est via quæ videtur homini recta, et novissima ejus ducunt ad mortem.
26A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
26Anima laborantis laborat sibi, quia compulit eum os suum.
27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
27Vir impius fodit malum, et in labiis ejus ignis ardescit.
28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
28Homo perversus suscitat lites, et verbosus separat principes.
29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
29Vir iniquus lactat amicum suum, et ducit eum per viam non bonam.
30He who winks his eye devises perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
30Qui attonitis oculis cogitat prava, mordens labia sua perficit malum.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
31Corona dignitatis senectus, quæ in viis justitiæ reperietur.
32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
32Melior est patiens viro forti, et qui dominatur animo suo expugnatore urbium.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
33Sortes mittuntur in sinum, sed a Domino temperantur.]
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