Proverbiorum 21
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1[Sicut divisiones aquarum, ita cor regis in manu Domini: quocumque voluerit, inclinabit illud.
1The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.
2Omnis via viri recta sibi videtur: appendit autem corda Dominus.
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the hearts.
3Facere misericordiam et judicium magis placet Domino quam victimæ.
3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
4Exaltatio oculorum est dilatatio cordis; lucerna impiorum peccatum.
4A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.
5Cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia; omnis autem piger semper in egestate est.]
5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
6[Qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus et excors est, et impingetur ad laqueos mortis.
6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.
7Rapinæ impiorum detrahent eos, quia noluerunt facere judicium.
7The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.
8Perversa via viri aliena est; qui autem mundus est, rectum opus ejus.
8The way of man is froward and strange; but as for the pure, his work is right.
9Melius est sedere in angulo domatis, quam cum muliere litigiosa, et in domo communi.
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
10Anima impii desiderat malum: non miserebitur proximo suo.
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil; his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11Mulctato pestilente, sapientior erit parvulus, et si sectetur sapientem, sumet scientiam.
11When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12Excogitat justus de domo impii, ut detrahat impios a malo.]
12The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.
13[Qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis, et ipse clamabit, et non exaudietur.
13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered.
14Munus absconditum extinguit iras, et donum in sinu indignationem maximam.
14A gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a present in the bosom strong wrath.
15Gaudium justo est facere judicium, et pavor operantibus iniquitatem.
15To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
16Vir qui erraverit a via doctrinæ in cœtu gigantum commorabitur.
16The man that strayeth out of the way of understanding shall rest in the congregation of the shades.
17Qui diligit epulas in egestate erit; qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur.
17He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18Pro justo datur impius, et pro rectis iniquus.
18The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright.
19Melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda.
19It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20Thesaurus desiderabilis, et oleum in habitaculo justi: et imprudens homo dissipabit illud.
20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21Qui sequitur justitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam, justitiam, et gloriam.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, prosperity, and honour.
22Civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens, et destruxit robur fiduciæ ejus.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.
23Qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24Superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus, qui in ira operatur superbiam.
24A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.
25Desideria occidunt pigrum: noluerunt enim quidquam manus ejus operari.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26Tota die concupiscit et desiderat; qui autem justus est, tribuet, et non cessabit.
26There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27Hostiæ impiorum abominabiles, quia offeruntur ex scelere.
27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?
28Testis mendax peribit; vir obediens loquetur victoriam.
28A false witness shall perish; but the man that obeyeth shall speak unchallenged.
29Vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum; qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam.
29A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he looketh well to his way.
30Non est sapientia, non est prudentia, non est consilium contra Dominum.
30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31Equus paratur ad diem belli; Dominus autem salutem tribuit.]
31The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of the LORD.
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