Proverbs 12
1 He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
Qui diligit disciplinam, diligit scientiam: qui autem odit increpationes, insipiens est.
2 The good man obtaineth favor from the LORD; But the man of wicked devices he condemneth.
Qui bonus est, hauriet gratiam a Domino: qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis, impie agit,
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Non roborabitur homo ex impietate: et radix iustorum non commovebitur.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
Mulier diligens, corona est viro suo: et putredo in ossibus eius, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
5 The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
Cogitationes iustorum iudicia: et consilia impiorum fraudulenta:
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini: os iustorum liberabit eos.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are no more; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
Verte impios, et non erunt: domus autem iustorum permanebit.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Doctrina sua noscetur vir: qui autem vanus et excors est, patebit contemptui.
9 Better is he that demeaneth himself, and hath a servant, Than he that exalteth himself, and hath no bread.
Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi, quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
10 The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Novit iustus iumentorum suorum animas: viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
11 He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
Qui operatur terram suam, satiabitur panibus: qui autem sectatur otium, stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.
12 The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum: radix autem iustorum proficiet.
13 In the transgression of the lips is a dangerous snare; But the righteous man shall escape from trouble.
Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo: effugiet autem iustus de angustia.
14 By the fruit of a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et iuxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that hearkeneth to counsel is wise.
Via stulti recta in oculis eius: qui autem sapiens est, audit consilia.
16 A fool's wrath is instantly known; But he that hideth insult is wise.
Fatuus statim indicat iram suam: qui autem dissimulat iniuriam, callidus est.
17 He that speaketh truth testifieth what is right; But a false witness, deceit.
Qui quod novit loquitur, index iustitiæ est: qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
18 There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But the tongue of falsehood, but for a moment.
Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum: qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who contrive evil; But to the counsellors of peace shall be joy.
Dolus in corde cogitantium mala: qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
21 No evil shall happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with calamity.
Non contristabit iustum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
22 False lips are the abomination of the LORD; But they who deal truly are his delight.
Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia: qui autem fideliter agunt, placent ei.
23 A prudent man concealeth his knowledge; Bur the heart of fools proclaimeth their foolishness.
Homo versatus celat scientiam: et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be under tribute.
Manus fortium dominabitur: quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
25 Anxiety in the heart of a man boweth it down; But a kind word maketh it glad.
Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
26 The righteous showeth the way to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked leadeth them astray.
Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, iustus est: iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
27 The slothful man shall not roast his game; But a precious treasure to any man is he that is diligent.
Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum: et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
28 In the path of righteousness is life, And in her pathway there is no death.
In semita iustitiæ, vita: iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.
