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