Proverbs 25
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
1Hæ quoque parabolæ Salomonis, quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiæ regis Juda.
2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
2[Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.
3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
3Cælum sursum, et terra deorsum, et cor regum inscrutabile.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
4Aufer rubiginem de argento, et egredietur vas purissimum.
5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
5Aufer impietatem de vultu regis, et firmabitur justitia thronus ejus.
6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
6Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege, et in loco magnorum ne steteris.
7for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
7Melius est enim ut dicatur tibi: Ascende huc, quam ut humilieris coram principe.]
8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
8[Quæ viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in jurgio cito, ne postea emendare non possis, cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum.
9Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,
9Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo, et secretum extraneo ne reveles:
10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
10ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit, et exprobrare non cesset. Gratia et amicitia liberant: quas tibi serva, ne exprobrabilis fias.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
11Mala aurea in lectis argenteis, qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
12Inauris aurea, et margaritum fulgens, qui arguit sapientem et aurem obedientem.
13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
13Sicut frigus nivis in die messis, ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum: animam ipsius requiescere facit.
14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
14Nubes, et ventus, et pluviæ non sequentes, vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.
15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
15Patientia lenietur princeps, et lingua mollis confringet duritiam.]
16Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
16[Mel invenisti: comede quod sufficit tibi, ne forte satiatus evomas illud.
17Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
17Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, nequando satiatus oderit te.
18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
18Jaculum, et gladius, et sagitta acuta, homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum falsum testimonium.
19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.
19Dens putridus, et pes lassus, qui sperat super infideli in die angustiæ,
20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
20et amittit pallium in die frigoris. Acetum in nitro, qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo. Sicut tinea vestimento, et vermis ligno, ita tristitia viri nocet cordi.
21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
21Si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum; si sitierit, da ei aquam bibere:
22for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
22prunas enim congregabis super caput ejus, et Dominus reddet tibi.
23The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
23Ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias, et facies tristis linguam detrahentem.
24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
24Melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi.
25Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
25Aqua frigida animæ sitienti, et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua.
26Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
26Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta, justus cadens coram impio.
27It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.
27Sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum, sic qui scrutator est majestatis opprimetur a gloria.
28Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
28Sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu, ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum.]
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