Proverbs 16
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
1[Hominis est animam præparare, et Domini gubernare linguam.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the motives.
2Omnes viæ hominis patent oculis ejus; spirituum ponderator est Dominus.
3Commit your deeds to the LORD, and your plans shall succeed.
3Revela Domino opera tua, et dirigentur cogitationes tuæ.
4The LORD has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
4Universa propter semetipsum operatus est Dominus; impium quoque ad diem malum.
5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
5Abominatio Domini est omnis arrogans; etiamsi manus ad manum fuerit, non est innocens. Initium viæ bonæ facere justitiam; accepta est autem apud Deum magis quam immolare hostias.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
6Misericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas, et in timore Domini declinatur a malo.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
7Cum placuerint Domino viæ hominis, inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
8Melius est parum cum justitia quam multi fructus cum iniquitate.
9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
9Cor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus.]
10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
10[Divinatio in labiis regis; in judicio non errabit os ejus.
11Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
11Pondus et statera judicia Domini sunt, et opera ejus omnes lapides sacculi.
12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
12Abominabiles regi qui agunt impie, quoniam justitia firmatur solium.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
13Voluntas regum labia justa; qui recta loquitur diligetur.
14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
14Indignatio regis nuntii mortis, et vir sapiens placabit eam.
15In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
15In hilaritate vultus regis vita, et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus.]
16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
16[Posside sapientiam, quia auro melior est, et acquire prudentiam, quia pretiosior est argento.
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
17Semita justorum declinat mala; custos animæ suæ servat viam suam.
18Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
18Contritionem præcedit superbia, et ante ruinam exaltatur spiritus.
19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
19Melius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis.
20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
20Eruditus in verbo reperiet bona, et qui sperat in Domino beatus est.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
21Qui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens, et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
22Fons vitæ eruditio possidentis; doctrina stultorum fatuitas.]
23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
23[Cor sapientis erudiet os ejus, et labiis ejus addet gratiam.
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
24Favus mellis composita verba; dulcedo animæ sanitas ossium.
25There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
25Est via quæ videtur homini recta, et novissima ejus ducunt ad mortem.
26The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
26Anima laborantis laborat sibi, quia compulit eum os suum.
27A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
27Vir impius fodit malum, et in labiis ejus ignis ardescit.
28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
28Homo perversus suscitat lites, et verbosus separat principes.
29A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
29Vir iniquus lactat amicum suum, et ducit eum per viam non bonam.
30One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
30Qui attonitis oculis cogitat prava, mordens labia sua perficit malum.
31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
31Corona dignitatis senectus, quæ in viis justitiæ reperietur.
32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
32Melior est patiens viro forti, et qui dominatur animo suo expugnatore urbium.
33The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
33Sortes mittuntur in sinum, sed a Domino temperantur.]
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