Proverbiorum 25
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
Berean Standard Bible
1Hæ quoque parabolæ Salomonis, quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiæ regis Juda.
1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2[Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.
3Cælum sursum, et terra deorsum, et cor regum inscrutabile.
3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
4Aufer rubiginem de argento, et egredietur vas purissimum.
4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
5Aufer impietatem de vultu regis, et firmabitur justitia thronus ejus.
5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege, et in loco magnorum ne steteris.
6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
7Melius est enim ut dicatur tibi: Ascende huc, quam ut humilieris coram principe.]
7for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
8[Quæ viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in jurgio cito, ne postea emendare non possis, cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum.
8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo, et secretum extraneo ne reveles:
9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit, et exprobrare non cesset. Gratia et amicitia liberant: quas tibi serva, ne exprobrabilis fias.
10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.
11Mala aurea in lectis argenteis, qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12Inauris aurea, et margaritum fulgens, qui arguit sapientem et aurem obedientem.
12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
13Sicut frigus nivis in die messis, ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum: animam ipsius requiescere facit.
13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14Nubes, et ventus, et pluviæ non sequentes, vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.
14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15Patientia lenietur princeps, et lingua mollis confringet duritiam.]
15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16[Mel invenisti: comede quod sufficit tibi, ne forte satiatus evomas illud.
16If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, nequando satiatus oderit te.
17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18Jaculum, et gladius, et sagitta acuta, homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum falsum testimonium.
18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19Dens putridus, et pes lassus, qui sperat super infideli in die angustiæ,
19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20et amittit pallium in die frigoris. Acetum in nitro, qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo. Sicut tinea vestimento, et vermis ligno, ita tristitia viri nocet cordi.
20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21Si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum; si sitierit, da ei aquam bibere:
21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22prunas enim congregabis super caput ejus, et Dominus reddet tibi.
22For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23Ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias, et facies tristis linguam detrahentem.
23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24Melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi.
24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25Aqua frigida animæ sitienti, et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua.
25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta, justus cadens coram impio.
26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27Sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum, sic qui scrutator est majestatis opprimetur a gloria.
27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
28Sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu, ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum.]
28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
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