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If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSi justus in terra recipit, quanto magis impius et peccator !]
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He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.
Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.
A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulier diligens corona est viro suo; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerte impios, et non erunt; domus autem justorum permanebit.
A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.
Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNovit justus jumentorum suorum animas; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.
The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.]
For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.
By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDe fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVia stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.
He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEst qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.
A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.]
The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn semita justitiæ vita; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.]
A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Filius sapiens doctrina patris; qui autem illusor est non audit cum arguitur.
Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDe fructu oris sui homo satiabitur bonis: anima autem prævaricatorum iniqua.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui custodit os suum custodit animam suam; qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum, sentiet mala.
The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVult et non vult piger; anima autem operantium impinguabitur.
The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerbum mendax justus detestabitur; impius autem confundit, et confundetur.
Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustitia custodit innocentis viam, impietas autem peccatorem supplantat.]
One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Est quasi dives, cum nihil habeat, et est quasi pauper, cum in multis divitiis sit.
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRedemptio animæ viri divitiæ suæ; qui autem pauper est, increpationem non sustinet.
The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLux justorum lætificat: lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur.
Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
Latin · Clementine VulgateInter superbos semper jurgia sunt; qui autem agunt omnia cum consilio, reguntur sapientia.
Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSubstantia festinata minuetur; quæ autem paulatim colligitur manu, multiplicabitur.
Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSpes quæ differtur affligit animam; lignum vitæ desiderium veniens.]
Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui detrahit alicui rei, ipse se in futurum obligat; qui autem timet præceptum, in pace versabitur. Animæ dolosæ errant in peccatis: justi autem misericordes sunt, et miserantur.
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.
Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina bona dabit gratiam; in itinere contemptorum vorago.
The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAstutus omnia agit cum consilio; qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam.
The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNuntius impii cadet in malum; legatus autem fidelis, sanitas.
Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEgestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam; qui autem acquiescit arguenti glorificabitur.
The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium si compleatur delectat animam; detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala.
He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit; amicus stultorum similis efficietur.]
Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Peccatores persequitur malum, et justis retribuentur bona.
The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBonus reliquit hæredes filios et nepotes, et custoditur justo substantia peccatoris.
Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulti cibi in novalibus patrum, et aliis congregantur absque judicio.
He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him, correcteth him betimes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui parcit virgæ odit filium suum; qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit.
The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustus comedit et replet animam suam; venter autem impiorum insaturabilis.]
A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Sapiens mulier ædificat domum suam; insipiens exstructam quoque manibus destruet.
He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAmbulans recto itinere, et timens Deum, despicitur ab eo qui infami graditur via.
In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn ore stulti virga superbiæ; labia autem sapientium custodiunt eos.
Where there are no oxen, the crib is empty: but where there is much corn, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUbi non sunt boves, præsepe vacuum est; ubi autem plurimæ segetes, ibi manifesta est fortitudo bovis.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a deceitful witness uttereth a lie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTestis fidelis non mentitur; profert autem mendacium dolosus testis.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuærit derisor sapientiam, et non invenit; doctrina prudentium facilis.
Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVade contra virum stultum, et nescit labia prudentiæ.
The wisdom of a discreet man is to understand his way: and the imprudence of fools erreth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapientia callidi est intelligere viam suam, et imprudentia stultorum errans.
A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultus illudet peccatum, et inter justos morabitur gratia.
The heart that knoweth the bitterness of his own soul, in his joy the stranger shall not intermeddle.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCor quod novit amaritudinem animæ suæ, in gaudio ejus non miscebitur extraneus.
The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDomus impiorum delebitur: tabernacula vero justorum germinabunt.
There is a way which seemeth just to a man: but the ends thereof lead to death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEst via quæ videtur homini justa, novissima autem ejus deducunt ad mortem.
Laughter shall be mingled with sorrow, and mourning taketh hold of the ends of joy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRisus dolore miscebitur, et extrema gaudii luctus occupat.
A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateViis suis replebitur stultus, et super eum erit vir bonus.]
The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Innocens credit omni verbo; astutus considerat gressus suos. Filio doloso nihil erit boni; servo autem sapienti prosperi erunt actus, et dirigetur via ejus.
A wise man feareth, and declineth from evil: the fool leapeth over, and is confident.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapiens timet, et declinat a malo; stultus transilit, et confidit.
The impatient man shall work folly: and the crafty man is hateful.
Latin · Clementine VulgateImpatiens operabitur stultitiam, et vir versutus odiosus est.
The childish shall possess folly, and the prudent shall look for knowledge.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePossidebunt parvuli stultitiam, et exspectabunt astuti scientiam.
The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJacebunt mali ante bonos, et impii ante portas justorum.
The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEtiam proximo suo pauper odiosus erit: amici vero divitum multi.
He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui despicit proximum suum peccat; qui autem miseretur pauperis beatus erit. Qui credit in Domino misericordiam diligit.
They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateErrant qui operantur malum; misericordia et veritas præparant bona.
In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn omni opere erit abundantia; ubi autem verba sunt plurima, ibi frequenter egestas.
The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCorona sapientium divitiæ eorum; fatuitas stultorum imprudentia.
A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLiberat animas testis fidelis, et profert mendacia versipellis.]
In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[In timore Domini fiducia fortitudinis, et filiis ejus erit spes.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTimor Domini fons vitæ, ut declinent a ruina mortis.
In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn multitudine populi dignitas regis, et in paucitate plebis ignominia principis.
He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui patiens est multa gubernatur prudentia; qui autem impatiens est exaltat stultitiam suam.
Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVita carnium sanitas cordis; putredo ossium invidia.
He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui calumniatur egentem exprobrat factori ejus; honorat autem eum qui miseretur pauperis.
The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn malitia sua expelletur impius: sperat autem justus in morte sua.
In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn corde prudentis requiescit sapientia, et indoctos quosque erudiet.
Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustitia elevat gentem; miseros autem facit populos peccatum.
A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAcceptus est regi minister intelligens; iracundiam ejus inutilis sustinebit.]
A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Responsio mollis frangit iram; sermo durus suscitat furorem.
The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLingua sapientium ornat scientiam; os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn omni loco, oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.
A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLingua placabilis lignum vitæ; quæ autem immoderata est conteret spiritum.
A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultus irridet disciplinam patris sui; qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet. In abundanti justitia virtus maxima est: cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.
The house of the just is very much strength: and in the fruits of the wicked is trouble.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDomus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
The lips of the wise shall disperse knowledge: the heart of fools shall be unlike.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam; cor stultorum dissimile erit.
The victims of the wicked are abominable to the Lord: the vows of the just are acceptable.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVictimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino; vota justorum placabilia.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominatio est Domino via impii; qui sequitur justitiam diligitur ab eo.
Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ; qui increpationes odit, morietur.
Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the children of men?
Latin · Clementine VulgateInfernus et perditio coram Domino; quanto magis corda filiorum hominum !