Proverbiorum 19
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
World English Bible
1[Melior est pauper qui ambulat in simplicitate sua quam dives torquens labia sua, et insipiens.
1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2Ubi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.
2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
3Stultitia hominis supplantat gressus ejus, et contra Deum fervet animo suo.
3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.
4Divitiæ addunt amicos plurimos; a paupere autem et hi quos habuit separantur.
4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5Testis falsus non erit impunitus, et qui mendacia loquitur non effugiet.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6Multi colunt personam potentis, et amici sunt dona tribuentis.
6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7Fratres hominis pauperis oderunt eum; insuper et amici procul recesserunt ab eo.] [Qui tantum verba sectatur nihil habebit;
7All the relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8qui autem possessor est mentis diligit animam suam, et custos prudentiæ inveniet bona.
8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9Falsus testis non erit impunitus, et qui loquitur mendacia peribit.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
10Non decent stultum deliciæ, nec servum dominari principibus.
10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11Doctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.
11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
12Sicut fremitus leonis, ita et regis ira, et sicut ros super herbam, ita et hilaritas ejus.
12The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13Dolor patris filius stultus, et tecta jugiter perstillantia litigiosa mulier.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.
14Domus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.
14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15Pigredo immittit soporem, et anima dissoluta esuriet.
15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16Qui custodit mandatum custodit animam suam; qui autem negligit viam suam mortificabitur.
16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17Fœneratur Domino qui miseretur pauperis, et vicissitudinem suam reddet ei.
17He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
18Erudi filium tuum; ne desperes: ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.
18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
19Qui impatiens est sustinebit damnum, et cum rapuerit, aliud apponet.
19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20Audi consilium, et suscipe disciplinam, ut sis sapiens in novissimis tuis.
20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21Multæ cogitationes in corde viri; voluntas autem Domini permanebit.
21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.
22Homo indigens misericors est, et melior est pauper quam vir mendax.
22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
23Timor Domini ad vitam, et in plenitudine commorabitur absque visitatione pessima.]
23The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24[Abscondit piger manum suam sub ascella, nec ad os suum applicat eam.
24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit; si autem corripueris sapientem, intelliget disciplinam.
25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26Qui affligit patrem, et fugat matrem, ignominiosus est et infelix.
26He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27Non cesses, fili, audire doctrinam, nec ignores sermones scientiæ.
27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28Testis iniquus deridet judicium, et os impiorum devorat iniquitatem.
28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29Parata sunt derisoribus judicia, et mallei percutientes stultorum corporibus.]
29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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