Proverbs 12
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
1[Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.
2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
2Qui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
3Non roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.
4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
4Mulier diligens corona est viro suo; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
5Cogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.
6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
6Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.
7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
7Verte impios, et non erunt; domus autem justorum permanebit.
8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
8Doctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.
9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
9Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
10Novit justus jumentorum suorum animas; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
11Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
12Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.]
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
13[Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
14De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
15Via stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
16Fatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.
17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
17Qui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
18Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
19Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
20Dolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
21Non contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
22Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
22Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.
23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
23Homo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.]
24The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
24[Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
25Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
26A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
26Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
27The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
27Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
28In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
28In semita justitiæ vita; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.]
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