Proverbiorum 20
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
Berean Standard Bible
1[Luxuriosa res vinum, et tumultuosa ebrietas: quicumque his delectatur non erit sapiens.
1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2Sicut rugitus leonis, ita et terror regis: qui provocat eum peccat in animam suam.
2The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
3Honor est homini qui separat se a contentionibus; omnes autem stulti miscentur contumeliis.
3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
4Propter frigus piger arare noluit; mendicabit ergo æstate, et non dabitur illi.
4The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
5Sicut aqua profunda, sic consilium in corde viri; sed homo sapiens exhauriet illud.
5The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6Multi homines misericordes vocantur; virum autem fidelem quis inveniet?]
6Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
7[Justus qui ambulat in simplicitate sua beatos post se filios derelinquet.
7The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
8Rex qui sedet in solio judicii dissipat omne malum intuitu suo.
8A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
9Quis potest dicere: Mundum est cor meum; purus sum a peccato?
9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
10Pondus et pondus, mensura et mensura: utrumque abominabile est apud Deum.
10Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD.
11Ex studiis suis intelligitur puer, si munda et recta sint opera ejus.
11Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
12Aurem audientem, et oculum videntem: Dominus fecit utrumque.
12Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both.
13Noli diligere somnum, ne te egestas opprimat: aperi oculos tuos, et saturare panibus.
13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
14Malum est, malum est, dicit omnis emptor; et cum recesserit, tunc gloriabitur.
14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.
15Est aurum et multitudo gemmarum, et vas pretiosum labia scientiæ.]
15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
16[Tolle vestimentum ejus qui fidejussor extitit alieni, et pro extraneis aufer pignus ab eo.
16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
17Suavis est homini panis mendacii, et postea implebitur os ejus calculo.
17Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
18Cogitationes consiliis roborantur, et gubernaculis tractanda sunt bella.
18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
19Ei qui revelat mysteria, et ambulat fraudulenter, et dilatat labia sua, ne commiscearis.
19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
20Qui maledicit patri suo et matri, extinguetur lucerna ejus in mediis tenebris:
20Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
21hæreditas ad quam festinatur in principio, in novissimo benedictione carebit.
21An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.
22Ne dicas: Reddam malum: exspecta Dominum, et liberabit te.
22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
23Abominatio est apud Dominum pondus et pondus; statera dolosa non est bona.
23Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
24A Domino diriguntur gressus viri: quis autem hominum intelligere potest viam suam?
24A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25Ruina est homini devorare sanctos, et post vota retractare.]
25It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.
26[Dissipat impios rex sapiens, et incurvat super eos fornicem.
26A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27Lucerna Domini spiraculum hominis, quæ investigat omnia secreta ventris.
27The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
28Misericordia et veritas custodiunt regem, et roboratur clementia thronus ejus.
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
29Exsultatio juvenum fortitudo eorum, et dignitas senum canities.
29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
30Livor vulneris absterget mala, et plagæ in secretioribus ventris.]
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
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