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 broken, and that without remedy.
2 in multiplicatione iustorum laetabitur vulgus cum impii sumpserint principatum gemet populus
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice: but when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 vir qui amat sapientiam laetificat patrem suum qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
4 rex iustus erigit terram vir avarus destruet eam
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth 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 doth sing and rejoice.
7 novit iustus causam pauperum impius ignorat scientiam
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
8 homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem sapientes avertunt furorem
Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit sive irascatur sive rideat non inveniet requiem
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem iusti quaerunt animam eius
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 totum spiritum suum profert stultus sapiens differt et reservat in posterum
A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii omnes ministros habebit impios
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13 pauper et creditor obviam fuerunt sibi utriusque inluminator est Dominus
The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 rex qui iudicat in veritate pauperes thronus eius in aeternum firmabitur
The 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 causeth shame to his mother.
16 in multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera et iusti ruinas eorum videbunt
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 erudi filium tuum et refrigerabit te et dabit delicias animae tuae
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he 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 he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 servus verbis non potest erudiri quia quod dicis intellegit et respondere contemnit
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
20 vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum stulti magis speranda est quam illius correptio
Seest thou a man that is 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 have him become a son at the last.
22 vir iracundus provocat rixas et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccata proclivior
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 superbum sequitur humilitas et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.
24 qui cum fure partitur odit animam suam adiurantem audit et non indicat
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 qui timet hominem cito corruet qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 multi requirunt faciem principis et a Domino iudicium egreditur singulorum
Many seek the ruler’s favour: but a man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
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 upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
