Proverbiorum 15
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
World English Bible
1[Responsio mollis frangit iram; sermo durus suscitat furorem.
1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2Lingua sapientium ornat scientiam; os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
3In omni loco, oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.
3The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4Lingua placabilis lignum vitæ; quæ autem immoderata est conteret spiritum.
4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes 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 despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
6Domus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
6In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam; cor stultorum dissimile erit.
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8Victimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino; vota justorum placabilia.
8The sacrifice made by 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 loves him who follows after righteousness.
10Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ; qui increpationes odit, morietur.
10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11Infernus et perditio coram Domino; quanto magis corda filiorum hominum !
11Sheol and Abaddon 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 scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
13[Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem; in mœrore animi dejicitur spiritus.
13A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
14Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.
14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
15Omnes dies pauperis, mali; secura mens quasi juge convivium.
15All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys 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 with trouble.
17Melius est vocari ad olera cum caritate, quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio.
17Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, than a fattened calf with hatred.
18Vir iracundus provocat rixas; qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas.
18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
19Iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum; via justorum absque offendiculo.
19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.
20Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.
20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21Stultitia gaudium stulto, et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.
21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
22Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.
22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
23Lætatur homo in sententia oris sui, et sermo opportunus est optimus.
23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24Semita vitæ super eruditum, ut declinet de inferno novissimo.]
24The path of life leads upward for the wise, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
25[Domum superborum demolietur Dominus, et firmos faciet terminos viduæ.
25The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, but he will keep the widow’s borders intact.
26Abominatio Domini cogitationes malæ, et purus sermo pulcherrimus firmabitur ab eo.
26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
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 who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
28Mens justi meditatur obedientiam; os impiorum redundat malis.
28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
29Longe est Dominus ab impiis, et orationes justorum exaudiet.
29The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30Lux oculorum lætificat animam; fama bona impinguat ossa.
30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
31Auris quæ audit increpationes vitæ in medio sapientium commorabitur.
31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.
32Qui abjicit disciplinam despicit animam suam; qui autem acquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis.
32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
33Timor Domini disciplina sapientiæ, et gloriam præcedit humilitas.]
33The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
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