Proverbs 29
1 A man that, having received many admonitions, still hardeneth his neck, will suddenly be broken, and this without remedy.
[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people will rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people groan.
In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
3 The man that loveth wisdom causeth his father to rejoice; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] wealth.
Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
4 A king will through the exercise of justice establish [the welfare of] a land; but one that loveth gifts overthroweth it.
Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his steps.
Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.
6 In the transgression of a man there is an evil snare: but the righteous ever singeth and rejoiceth.
Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.
7 The righteous considereth the cause of the indigent: but the wicked will not understand the knowledge [of justice].
Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
8 Scornful men will kindle [confusion] in a town; but the wise turn away wrath.
Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or whether he laugh, [he will have] no rest.
Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
10 Men of blood hate the guiltless one; but the upright seek [to preserve] his life.
Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
11 A fool uttereth all his mind; but the wise holdeth it back.
Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
12 If a ruler listen to the word of falsehood, all his servants become wicked.
Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
13 The poor and the man of exactions meet together: the Lord enlighteneth the eyes of both of them.
Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
14 When a king judgeth in truth the indigent, his throne shall stand firmly for ever.
Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
15 The rod and reproof impart wisdom; but a lad abandoned to himself bringeth shame on his mother.
[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
16 With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
17 Correct thy son, and he will procure thee rest: yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
18 Without a prophetic vision a people become unruly; but when it observeth the law, then will it be happy.
Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
19 Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; for though he understand, there will be no response.
Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
20 Seest then a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.
21 If one rear his servant delicately from his youth, then will he at length become as [his] son.
Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]
22 A man of anger stirreth up strife; and a man of fury aboundeth in transgression.
[Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.
23 The pride of a man will humble him; but the humble in spirit will attain to honor.
Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
24 Whoso divideth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and dareth not to tell.
Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.
25 The dread of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord will be upheld in safety.
Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler; but from the Lord cometh justice for man.
Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
27 An abomination of the righteous is an unjust man: and an abomination of the wicked is one who is upright in [his] way.
Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]
