Proverbiorum 29
1 viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit repentinus superveniet interitus et eum sanitas non sequitur
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.
2 in multiplicatione iustorum laetabitur vulgus cum impii sumpserint principatum gemet populus
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 vir qui amat sapientiam laetificat patrem suum qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
4 rex iustus erigit terram vir avarus destruet eam
A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5 homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus eius
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus et iustus laudabit atque gaudebit
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7 novit iustus causam pauperum impius ignorat scientiam
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8 homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem sapientes avertunt furorem
Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9 vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit sive irascatur sive rideat non inveniet requiem
If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.
10 viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem iusti quaerunt animam eius
The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11 totum spiritum suum profert stultus sapiens differt et reservat in posterum
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.
12 princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii omnes ministros habebit impios
If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13 pauper et creditor obviam fuerunt sibi utriusque inluminator est Dominus
The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 rex qui iudicat in veritate pauperes thronus eius in aeternum firmabitur
A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 virga atque correptio tribuet sapientiam puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suae confundet matrem suam
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
16 in multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera et iusti ruinas eorum videbunt
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 erudi filium tuum et refrigerabit te et dabit delicias animae tuae
Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 cum prophetia defecerit dissipabitur populus qui custodit legem beatus est
Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19 servus verbis non potest erudiri quia quod dicis intellegit et respondere contemnit
A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
20 vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum stulti magis speranda est quam illius correptio
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea illum sentiet contumacem
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
22 vir iracundus provocat rixas et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccata proclivior
An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 superbum sequitur humilitas et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria
A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.
24 qui cum fure partitur odit animam suam adiurantem audit et non indicat
Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.
25 qui timet hominem cito corruet qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur
The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.
26 multi requirunt faciem principis et a Domino iudicium egreditur singulorum
Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
27 abominantur iusti virum impium et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
