Proverbiorum 12
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
World English Bible
1[Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.
1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2Qui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.
2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3Non roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4Mulier diligens corona est viro suo; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5Cogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.
6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7Verte impios, et non erunt; domus autem justorum permanebit.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8Doctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10Novit justus jumentorum suorum animas; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.]
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13[Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
15Via stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16Fatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17Qui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
18Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
19Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Dolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21Non contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23Homo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.]
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
24[Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
25Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
26Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
28In semita justitiæ vita; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.]
28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
Tip: use the ← and → keys to turn chapters.