Proverbiorum 13
1 filius sapiens doctrina patris qui autem inlusor est non audit cum arguitur
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a mocker will not listen to rebuke.
2 de fructu oris homo saturabitur bonis anima autem praevaricatorum iniqua
From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence.
3 qui custodit os suum custodit animam suam qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum sentiet mala
The one who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself.
4 vult et non vult piger anima autem operantium inpinguabitur
The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied.
5 verbum mendax iustus detestabitur impius confundit et confundetur
The righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful.
6 iustitia custodit innocentis viam impietas vero peccato subplantat
Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, but wickedness turns away those who commit sin.
7 est quasi dives cum nihil habeat et est quasi pauper cum in multis divitiis sit
There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, and there is someone who gives everything away, yet is truly wealthy.
8 redemptio animae viri divitiae suae qui autem pauper est increpationem non sustinet
The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.
9 lux iustorum laetificat lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur
The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.
10 inter superbos semper iurgia sunt qui autem agunt cuncta consilio reguntur sapientia
Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.
11 substantia festinata minuetur quae autem paulatim colligitur manu multiplicabitur
Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.
12 spes quae differtur adfligit animam lignum vitae desiderium veniens
When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 qui detrahit alicui rei ipse se in futurum obligat qui autem timet praeceptum in pace versabitur
Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
14 lex sapientis fons vitae ut declinet a ruina mortis
The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.
15 doctrina bona dabit gratiam in itinere contemptorum vorago
Good insight wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is never-ending.
16 astutus omnia agit cum consilio qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam
Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.
17 nuntius impii cadet in malum legatus fidelis sanitas
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.
18 egestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam qui autem adquiescit arguenti glorificabitur
The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.
19 desiderium si conpleatur delectat animam detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala
A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.
20 qui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit amicus stultorum efficietur similis
Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 peccatores persequetur malum et iustis retribuentur bona
Disaster runs after sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.
22 bonus relinquet heredes filios et nepotes et custoditur iusto substantia peccatoris
A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person.
23 multi cibi in novalibus patrum et alii congregantur absque iudicio
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, but it is swept away by injustice.
24 qui parcit virgae suae odit filium suum qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him.
25 iustus comedit et replet animam suam venter autem impiorum insaturabilis
The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry.
