Proverbs 13
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
1[Filius sapiens doctrina patris; qui autem illusor est non audit cum arguitur.
2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
2De fructu oris sui homo satiabitur bonis: anima autem prævaricatorum iniqua.
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
3Qui custodit os suum custodit animam suam; qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum, sentiet mala.
4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
4Vult et non vult piger; anima autem operantium impinguabitur.
5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
5Verbum mendax justus detestabitur; impius autem confundit, et confundetur.
6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
6Justitia custodit innocentis viam, impietas autem peccatorem supplantat.]
7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
7[Est quasi dives, cum nihil habeat, et est quasi pauper, cum in multis divitiis sit.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
8Redemptio animæ viri divitiæ suæ; qui autem pauper est, increpationem non sustinet.
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
9Lux justorum lætificat: lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur.
10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
10Inter superbos semper jurgia sunt; qui autem agunt omnia cum consilio, reguntur sapientia.
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
11Substantia festinata minuetur; quæ autem paulatim colligitur manu, multiplicabitur.
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
12Spes quæ differtur affligit animam; lignum vitæ desiderium veniens.]
13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
13[Qui detrahit alicui rei, ipse se in futurum obligat; qui autem timet præceptum, in pace versabitur. Animæ dolosæ errant in peccatis: justi autem misericordes sunt, et miserantur.
14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
14Lex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.
15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
15Doctrina bona dabit gratiam; in itinere contemptorum vorago.
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
16Astutus omnia agit cum consilio; qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
17Nuntius impii cadet in malum; legatus autem fidelis, sanitas.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
18Egestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam; qui autem acquiescit arguenti glorificabitur.
19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
19Desiderium si compleatur delectat animam; detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala.
20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
20Qui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit; amicus stultorum similis efficietur.]
21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
21[Peccatores persequitur malum, et justis retribuentur bona.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
22Bonus reliquit hæredes filios et nepotes, et custoditur justo substantia peccatoris.
23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
23Multi cibi in novalibus patrum, et aliis congregantur absque judicio.
24One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
24Qui parcit virgæ odit filium suum; qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit.
25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
25Justus comedit et replet animam suam; venter autem impiorum insaturabilis.]
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