Proverbs 22
1 A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.
melius est nomen bonum quam divitiae multae super argentum et aurum gratia bona
2 The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord created them all.
dives et pauper obviaverunt sibi utriusque operator est Dominus
3 If you're sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going and pay for it.
callidus vidit malum et abscondit se innocens pertransiit et adflictus est damno
4 The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.
finis modestiae timor Domini divitiae et gloria et vita
5 Thorns and traps lie in the path of crooked people; those who value their lives will stay away from them.
arma et gladii in via perversi custos animae suae longe recedit ab eis
6 Teach children the right way to live, and when they grow up they'll go on doing so.
proverbium est adulescens iuxta viam suam etiam cum senuerit non recedet ab ea
7 The rich rule the poor, and borrowers are slaves to their lenders.
dives pauperibus imperat et qui accipit mutuum servus est fenerantis
8 Those who sow injustice will reap disaster, and the angry beatings they inflict on others will be stopped.
qui seminat iniquitatem metet mala et virga irae suae consummabitur
9 If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
qui pronus est ad misericordiam benedicetur de panibus enim suis dedit pauperi
10 Get rid of the scornful, and you'll get rid of conflict too—no more arguments or insults!
eice derisorem et exibit cum eo iurgium cessabuntque causae et contumeliae
11 Anyone who loves sincerity and a gracious way of speaking will have the king as their friend.
qui diligit cordis munditiam propter gratiam labiorum suorum habebit amicum regem
12 The Lord watches over true knowledge, but counteracts the words of liars.
oculi Domini custodiunt scientiam et subplantantur verba iniqui
13 Lazy people make claims like, “There's a lion outside! I might be killed if I go out there!”
dicit piger leo foris in medio platearum occidendus sum
14 The seductive words of an immoral woman are a dangerous trap—if the Lord's angry with you, then you'll fall right in.
fovea profunda os alienae cui iratus est Dominus incidet in eam
15 Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.
stultitia conligata est in corde pueri et virga disciplinae fugabit eam
16 If you oppress the poor to make yourself rich, or if you're generous to the rich, you'll end up poor yourself.
qui calumniatur pauperem ut augeat divitias suas dabit ipse ditiori et egebit
17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—
inclina aurem tuam et audi verba sapientium adpone autem cor ad doctrinam meam
18 for it's good to keep them in mind so you can be ready to share them.
quae pulchra erit tibi cum servaveris eam in ventre tuo et redundabit in labiis tuis
19 I'm explaining this to you today so you can trust in the Lord—yes, you!
ut sit in Domino fiducia tua unde et ostendi eam tibi hodie
20 Haven't I written down for you thirty sayings of advice and wisdom?
ecce descripsi eam tibi tripliciter in cogitationibus et scientia
21 They are to make it clear to you what's right and true, so you can give a truthful explanation to those who sent you.
ut ostenderem tibi firmitatem et eloquia veritatis respondere ex his illi qui misit te
22 For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
non facias violentiam pauperi quia pauper est neque conteras egenum in porta
23 for the Lord will plead their case, and he will take back whatever was stolen from them.
quia Dominus iudicabit causam eius et configet eos qui confixerint animam eius
24 Don't make friends with someone who gets upset easily; don't associate with angry people,
noli esse amicus homini iracundo neque ambules cum viro furioso
25 in case you learn to be like them and make a mess of your life.
ne forte discas semitas eius et sumas scandalum animae tuae
26 Don't shake hands and guarantee someone's debt,
noli esse cum his qui defigunt manus suas et qui vades se offerunt pro debitis
27 for if you can't pay, why should your bed be taken away from beneath you?
si enim non habes unde restituas quid causae est ut tollat operimentum de cubili tuo
28 Don't move ancient boundary markers that your forefathers put in place.
ne transgrediaris terminos antiquos quos posuerunt patres tui
29 If you see someone skilled in what they do, they'll work for kings and not for ordinary people.
vidisti virum velocem in opere suo coram regibus stabit nec erit ante ignobiles
