Proverbiorum 13
1 filius sapiens doctrina patris qui autem inlusor est non audit cum arguitur
A wise son [becometh so] by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
2 de fructu oris homo saturabitur bonis anima autem praevaricatorum iniqua
From the fruit of a man's mouth doth he eat what is good; but the longing of the treacherous is for violence.
3 qui custodit os suum custodit animam suam qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum sentiet mala
He that watcheth his mouth guardeth his soul; but he that openeth wide his lips [prepareth] himself destruction.
4 vult et non vult piger anima autem operantium inpinguabitur
The sluggard longeth [in] his soul, and there [cometh] nothing; but the soul of the diligent will be abundantly gratified.
5 verbum mendax iustus detestabitur impius confundit et confundetur
The righteous hateth the word of falsehood; but the wicked bringeth shame and dishonor.
6 iustitia custodit innocentis viam impietas vero peccato subplantat
Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright on his way; but wickedness perverteth the [man of] sin.
7 est quasi dives cum nihil habeat et est quasi pauper cum in multis divitiis sit
There is some one that pretendeth to be rich without having any thing; another that pretendeth to be poor while having abundant wealth.
8 redemptio animae viri divitiae suae qui autem pauper est increpationem non sustinet
As the ransom of a man's life [hath he often to give] his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.
9 lux iustorum laetificat lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur
The light of the righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.
10 inter superbos semper iurgia sunt qui autem agunt cuncta consilio reguntur sapientia
Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11 substantia festinata minuetur quae autem paulatim colligitur manu multiplicabitur
Wealth [gotten] by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.
12 spes quae differtur adfligit animam lignum vitae desiderium veniens
Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.
13 qui detrahit alicui rei ipse se in futurum obligat qui autem timet praeceptum in pace versabitur
Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.
14 lex sapientis fons vitae ut declinet a ruina mortis
The instruction of the wise is a source of life, [teaching] to avoid the snares of death.
15 doctrina bona dabit gratiam in itinere contemptorum vorago
Good intelligence giveth grace; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 astutus omnia agit cum consilio qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam
Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
17 nuntius impii cadet in malum legatus fidelis sanitas
A wicked messenger falleth into unhappiness; but a faithful ambassador [bringeth] healing.
18 egestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam qui autem adquiescit arguenti glorificabitur
Poverty and disgrace will overtake him that rejecteth correction; but he that observeth admonition will be honored.
19 desiderium si conpleatur delectat animam detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala
A desire accomplished is pleasant to the soul; but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 qui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit amicus stultorum efficietur similis
He that walketh with wise men will become wise; but he that associateth with fools will be destroyed.
21 peccatores persequetur malum et iustis retribuentur bona
Evil pursueth the sinners; but the righteous will [God] repay with happiness.
22 bonus relinquet heredes filios et nepotes et custoditur iusto substantia peccatoris
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is treasured up for the righteous.
23 multi cibi in novalibus patrum et alii congregantur absque iudicio
Much food bringeth the new-tilled ground of the poor; but there are many others that are taken away through injustice.
24 qui parcit virgae suae odit filium suum qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit
He that withholdeth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chastiseth him betimes.
25 iustus comedit et replet animam suam venter autem impiorum insaturabilis
The righteous eateth to satisfy his desire [to eat]; but the belly of the wicked always suffereth want.
