Proverbs 29
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
1[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
2In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
3Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
4The king by justice establisheth the land; but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
4Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
5Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.
6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
6Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.
7The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
7Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
8Scornful men set a city in a blaze; but wise men turn away wrath.
8Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
9Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
10Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
11A fool spendeth all his spirit; but a wise man stilleth it within him.
11Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
12If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
12Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD giveth light to the eyes of them both.
13Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
14Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
15[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall.
16In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
17Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
18Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
19Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
20Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.
21He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become master at the last.
21Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
22[Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.
23A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.
23Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
24Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be set up on high.
25Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
26Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
27An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
27Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]
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