Proverbiorum 29
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
Berean Standard Bible
1[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.
5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.
6An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.
7Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
7The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
8Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
9If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution.
10Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
11Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
12Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
14Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
15[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.
20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]
21A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22[Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.
22An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
23A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.
24A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
25Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.
25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
26Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
27Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]
27An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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