Proverbiorum 29
Clementine Vulgate, 1598Translation
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
World English Bible
1[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
2In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
2When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
4The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.
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 snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.
7Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
7The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
8Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men 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 foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
10Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
11Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
13Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
20Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.
20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]
21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
22[Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.
22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
23Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
23A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
24Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.
24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
25Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.
25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
26Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
27Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]
27A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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