Proverbiorum 28
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
Berean Standard Bible
1[Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2Propter peccata terræ multi principes ejus; et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3Vir pauper calumnians pauperes similis est imbri vehementi in quo paratur fames.]
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4[Qui derelinquunt legem laudant impium; qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5Viri mali non cogitant judicium; qui autem inquirunt Dominum animadvertunt omnia.
5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua quam dives in pravis itineribus.
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7Qui custodit legem filius sapiens est; qui autem comessatores pascit confundit patrem suum.
7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8Qui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10Qui decipit justos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet, et simplices possidebunt bona ejus.
10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12In exsultatione justorum multa gloria est; regnantibus impiis, ruinæ hominum.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13Qui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14Beatus homo qui semper est pavidus; qui vero mentis est duræ corruet in malum.
14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15Leo rugiens et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16Dux indigens prudentia multos opprimet per calumniam; qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies ejus.
16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17Hominem qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18Qui ambulat simpliciter salvus erit; qui perversis graditur viis concidet semel.
18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium replebitur egestate.]
19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20[Vir fidelis multum laudabitur; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.
20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21Qui cognoscit in judicio faciem non bene facit; iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22Vir qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23Qui corripit hominem gratiam postea inveniet apud eum, magis quam ille qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.
23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo et a matre, et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.
24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25Qui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.
25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26Qui confidit in corde suo stultus est; qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27Qui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.
27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines; cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur justi.]
28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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