Sirach 31
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the thought thereof driveth away sleep.
1[Vigilia honestatis tabefaciet carnes, et cogitatus illius auferet somnum.
2The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober.
2Cogitatus præscientiæ avertit sensum, et infirmitas gravis sobriam facit animam.
3The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods.
3Laboravit dives in congregatione substantiæ, et in requie sua replebitur bonis suis.
4The poor man hath laboured in his low way of life, and in the end he is still poor.
4Laboravit pauper in diminutione victus, et in fine inops fit.
5He that loveth gold, shall not be justified: and he that followeth after corruption, shall be filled with it.
5Qui aurum diligit non justificabitur, et qui insequitur consumptionem replebitur ex ea.
6Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin.
6Multi dati sunt in auri casus, et facta est in specie ipsius perditio illorum.
7Gold is a stumblingblock to them that sacrifice to it: woe to them that eagerly follow after it, and every fool shall perish by it.
7Lignum offensionis est aurum sacrificantium: væ illis qui sectantur illud ! et omnis imprudens deperiet in illo.
8Blessed is the rich man that is found without blemish: and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures.
8Beatus dives qui inventus est sine macula, et qui post aurum non abiit, nec speravit in pecunia et thesauris.
9Who is he, and we will praise him? for he hath done wonderful things in his life.
9Quis est hic? et laudabimus eum: fecit enim mirabilia in vita sua.
10Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting. He that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them:
10Qui probatus est in illo, et perfectus est, erit illi gloria æterna: qui potuit transgredi, et non est transgressus; facere mala, et non fecit.
11Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms.
11Ideo stabilita sunt bona illius in Domino, et eleemosynas illius enarrabit omnis ecclesia sanctorum.]
12Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it.
12[Supra mensam magnam sedisti? non aperias super illam faucem tuam prior.
13Say not: There are many things which are upon it.
13Non dicas sic: Multa sunt, quæ super illam sunt.
14Remember that a wicked eye is evil.
14Memento quoniam malus est oculus nequam.
15What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.
15Nequius oculo quid creatum est? ideo ab omni facie sua lacrimabitur, cum viderit.
16Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion.
16Ne extendas manum tuam prior, et invidia contaminatus erubescas.
17Be not hasty in a feast.
17Ne comprimaris in convivio.
18Judge of the disposition of thy neighbour by thyself.
18Intellige quæ sunt proximi tui ex teipso.
19Use as a frugal man the things that are set before thee: lest if thou eatest much, thou be hated.
19Utere quasi homo frugi his quæ tibi apponuntur: ne, cum manducas multum, odio habearis.
20Leave off first, for manners’ sake: and exceed not, lest thou offend.
20Cessa prior causa disciplinæ: et noli nimius esse, ne forte offendas.
21And if thou sittest among many, reach not thy hand out first of all: and be not the first to ask for drink.
21Et si in medio multorum sedisti, prior illis ne extendas manum tuam, nec prior poscas bibere.
22How sufficient is a little wine for a man well taught, and in sleeping thou shalt not be uneasy with it, and thou shalt feel no pain.
22Quam sufficiens est homini eruditio vinum exiguum ! et in dormiendo non laborabis ab illo, et non senties dolorem.
23Watching, and choler, and gripes, are with an intemperate man:
23Vigilia, cholera et tortura viro infrunito,
24Sound and wholesome sleep with a moderate man: he shall sleep till morning, and his soul shall be delighted with him.
24somnus sanitatis in homine parco: dormiet usque mane, et anima illius cum ipso delectabitur.
25And if thou hast been forced to eat much, arise, go out, and vomit: and it shall refresh thee, and thou shalt not bring sickness upon thy body.
25Et si coactus fueris in edendo multum, surge e medio, evome, et refrigerabit te, et non adduces corpori tuo infirmitatem.
26Hear me, my son, and despise me not: and in the end thou shalt find my words.
26Audi me, fili, et ne spernas me, et in novissimo invenies verba mea.
27In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee.
27In omnibus operibus tuis esto velox, et omnis infirmitas non occurret tibi.
28The lips of many shall bless him that is liberal of his bread, and the testimony of his truth is faithful.
28Splendidum in panibus benedicent labia multorum, et testimonium veritatis illius fidele.
29Against him that is niggardly of his bread, the city will murmur, and the testimony of his niggardliness is true.
29Nequissimo in pane murmurabit civitas, et testimonium nequitiæ illius verum est.
30Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many.
30Diligentes in vino noli provocare: multos enim exterminavit vinum.
31Fire trieth hard iron: so wine drunk to excess shall rebuke the hearts of the proud.
31Ignis probat ferrum durum: sic vinum corda superborum arguet in ebrietate potatum.
32Wine taken with sobriety is equal lire to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober.
32Æqua vita hominibus vinum in sobrietate: si bibas illud moderate, eris sobrius.
33What is his life, who is diminished with wine?
33Quæ vita est ei qui minuitur vino?
34What taketh away life? death.
34Quid defraudat vitam? mors.
35Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk.
35Vinum in jucunditatem creatum est, et non in ebrietatem ab initio.
36Wine drunken with moderation is the joy of the soul and the heart.
36Exsultatio animæ et cordis vinum moderate potatum.
37Sober drinking is health to soul and body.
37Sanitas est animæ et corpori sobrius potus.
38Wine drunken with excess raiseth quarrels; and wrath, and many ruins.
38Vinum multum potatum irritationem, et iram, et ruinas multas facit.
39Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul.
39Amaritudo animæ vinum multum potatum.
40The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.
40Ebrietatis animositas, imprudentis offensio, minorans virtutem, et faciens vulnera.
41Rebuke not thy neighbour in a banquet of wine: and despise him not in hip mirth.
41In convivio vini non arguas proximum, et non despicias eum in jucunditate illius.
42Speak not to him words of reproach: and press him not in demanding again.
42Verba improperii non dicas illi, et non premas illum repetendo.]
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