Proverbiorum 19
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1[Melior est pauper qui ambulat in simplicitate sua quam dives torquens labia sua, et insipiens.
1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and a fool at the same time.
2Ubi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3Stultitia hominis supplantat gressus ejus, et contra Deum fervet animo suo.
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4Divitiæ addunt amicos plurimos; a paupere autem et hi quos habuit separantur.
4Wealth addeth many friends; but as for the poor, his friend separateth himself from him.
5Testis falsus non erit impunitus, et qui mendacia loquitur non effugiet.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall not escape.
6Multi colunt personam potentis, et amici sunt dona tribuentis.
6Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7Fratres hominis pauperis oderunt eum; insuper et amici procul recesserunt ab eo.] [Qui tantum verba sectatur nihil habebit;
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He that pursueth words, they turn against him.
8qui autem possessor est mentis diligit animam suam, et custos prudentiæ inveniet bona.
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9Falsus testis non erit impunitus, et qui loquitur mendacia peribit.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall perish.
10Non decent stultum deliciæ, nec servum dominari principibus.
10Luxury is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11Doctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.
11It is the discretion of a man to be slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12Sicut fremitus leonis, ita et regis ira, et sicut ros super herbam, ita et hilaritas ejus.
12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13Dolor patris filius stultus, et tecta jugiter perstillantia litigiosa mulier.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14Domus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.
14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15Pigredo immittit soporem, et anima dissoluta esuriet.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16Qui custodit mandatum custodit animam suam; qui autem negligit viam suam mortificabitur.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; but he that despiseth His ways shall die.
17Fœneratur Domino qui miseretur pauperis, et vicissitudinem suam reddet ei.
17He that is gracious unto the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and his good deed will He repay unto him.
18Erudi filium tuum; ne desperes: ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.
18Chasten thy son, for there is hope; but set not thy heart on his destruction.
19Qui impatiens est sustinebit damnum, et cum rapuerit, aliud apponet.
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou interpose, thou wilt add thereto.
20Audi consilium, et suscipe disciplinam, ut sis sapiens in novissimis tuis.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21Multæ cogitationes in corde viri; voluntas autem Domini permanebit.
21There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22Homo indigens misericors est, et melior est pauper quam vir mendax.
22The lust of a man is his shame; and a poor man is better than a liar.
23Timor Domini ad vitam, et in plenitudine commorabitur absque visitatione pessima.]
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied, he shall not be visited with evil.
24[Abscondit piger manum suam sub ascella, nec ad os suum applicat eam.
24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his mouth.
25Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit; si autem corripueris sapientem, intelliget disciplinam.
25When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
26Qui affligit patrem, et fugat matrem, ignominiosus est et infelix.
26A son that dealeth shamefully and reproachfully will despoil his father, and chase away his mother.
27Non cesses, fili, audire doctrinam, nec ignores sermones scientiæ.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28Testis iniquus deridet judicium, et os impiorum devorat iniquitatem.
28An ungodly witness mocketh at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29Parata sunt derisoribus judicia, et mallei percutientes stultorum corporibus.]
29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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