Proverbs 15
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
1[Responsio mollis frangit iram; sermo durus suscitat furorem.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
2Lingua sapientium ornat scientiam; os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
3In omni loco, oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.
4A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
4Lingua placabilis lignum vitæ; quæ autem immoderata est conteret spiritum.
5A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
5Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui; qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet. In abundanti justitia virtus maxima est: cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure; but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
6Domus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
7Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam; cor stultorum dissimile erit.
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
8Victimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino; vota justorum placabilia.
9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
9Abominatio est Domino via impii; qui sequitur justitiam diligitur ab eo.
10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
10Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ; qui increpationes odit, morietur.
11The nether-world and Destruction are before the LORD; how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
11Infernus et perditio coram Domino; quanto magis corda filiorum hominum !
12A scorner loveth not to be reproved; he will not go unto the wise.
12Non amat pestilens eum qui se corripit, nec ad sapientes graditur.]
13A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
13[Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem; in mœrore animi dejicitur spiritus.
14The heart of him that hath discernment seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
14Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.
15All the days of the poor are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
15Omnes dies pauperis, mali; secura mens quasi juge convivium.
16Better is little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure and turmoil therewith.
16Melius est parum cum timore Domini, quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles.
17Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
17Melius est vocari ad olera cum caritate, quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio.
18A wrathful man stirreth up discord; but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
18Vir iracundus provocat rixas; qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas.
19The way of the sluggard is as though hedged by thorns; but the path of the upright is even.
19Iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum; via justorum absque offendiculo.
20A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
20Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.
21Folly is joy to him that lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment walketh straightforwards.
21Stultitia gaudium stulto, et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.
22For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
22Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.
23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
23Lætatur homo in sententia oris sui, et sermo opportunus est optimus.
24The path of life goeth upward for the wise, that he may depart from the nether-world beneath.
24Semita vitæ super eruditum, ut declinet de inferno novissimo.]
25The LORD will pluck up the house of the proud; but He will establish the border of the widow.
25[Domum superborum demolietur Dominus, et firmos faciet terminos viduæ.
26The thoughts of wickedness are an abomination to the LORD; but words of pleasantness are pure.
26Abominatio Domini cogitationes malæ, et purus sermo pulcherrimus firmabitur ab eo.
27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
27Conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam; qui autem odit munera, vivet. Per misericordiam et fidem purgantur peccata: per timorem autem Domini declinat omnis a malo.
28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
28Mens justi meditatur obedientiam; os impiorum redundat malis.
29The LORD is far from the wicked; but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.
29Longe est Dominus ab impiis, et orationes justorum exaudiet.
30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
30Lux oculorum lætificat animam; fama bona impinguat ossa.
31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
31Auris quæ audit increpationes vitæ in medio sapientium commorabitur.
32He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; but he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
32Qui abjicit disciplinam despicit animam suam; qui autem acquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis.
33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility.
33Timor Domini disciplina sapientiæ, et gloriam præcedit humilitas.]
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