Proverbs 25
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
1Hæ quoque parabolæ Salomonis, quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiæ regis Juda.
2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
2[Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.
3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
3Cælum sursum, et terra deorsum, et cor regum inscrutabile.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner;
4Aufer rubiginem de argento, et egredietur vas purissimum.
5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
5Aufer impietatem de vultu regis, et firmabitur justitia thronus ejus.
6Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;
6Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege, et in loco magnorum ne steteris.
7For better is it that it be said unto thee: 'Come up hither', than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom thine eyes have seen.
7Melius est enim ut dicatur tibi: Ascende huc, quam ut humilieris coram principe.]
8Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
8[Quæ viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in jurgio cito, ne postea emendare non possis, cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum.
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
9Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo, et secretum extraneo ne reveles:
10Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
10ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit, et exprobrare non cesset. Gratia et amicitia liberant: quas tibi serva, ne exprobrabilis fias.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
11Mala aurea in lectis argenteis, qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo.
12As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
12Inauris aurea, et margaritum fulgens, qui arguit sapientem et aurem obedientem.
13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.
13Sicut frigus nivis in die messis, ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum: animam ipsius requiescere facit.
14As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.
14Nubes, et ventus, et pluviæ non sequentes, vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.
15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
15Patientia lenietur princeps, et lingua mollis confringet duritiam.]
16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
16[Mel invenisti: comede quod sufficit tibi, ne forte satiatus evomas illud.
17Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.
17Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, nequando satiatus oderit te.
18As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, so is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
18Jaculum, et gladius, et sagitta acuta, homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum falsum testimonium.
19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
19Dens putridus, et pes lassus, qui sperat super infideli in die angustiæ,
20As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
20et amittit pallium in die frigoris. Acetum in nitro, qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo. Sicut tinea vestimento, et vermis ligno, ita tristitia viri nocet cordi.
21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
21Si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum; si sitierit, da ei aquam bibere:
22For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
22prunas enim congregabis super caput ejus, et Dominus reddet tibi.
23The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
23Ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias, et facies tristis linguam detrahentem.
24It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
24Melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi.
25As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country.
25Aqua frigida animæ sitienti, et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua.
26As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
26Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta, justus cadens coram impio.
27It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.
27Sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum, sic qui scrutator est majestatis opprimetur a gloria.
28Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose spirit is without restraint.
28Sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu, ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum.]
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