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