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Forsake your way, ye foolish, and ye shall liue: and walke in the way of vnderstanding.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRelinquite infantiam, et vivite, et ambulate per vias prudentiæ.]
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He that reproueth a scorner, purchaseth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked, getteth himselfe a blot.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui erudit derisorem, ipse injuriam sibi facit, et qui arguit impium, sibi maculam generat.
Rebuke not a scorner, least he hate thee: but rebuke a wise man, and he will loue thee.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNoli arguere derisorem, ne oderit te: argue sapientem, et diliget te.
Giue admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teache a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDa sapienti occasionem, et addetur ei sapientia; doce justum, et festinabit accipere.
The beginning of wisedome is the feare of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is vnderstanding.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePrincipium sapientiæ timor Domini, et scientia sanctorum prudentia.
For thy dayes shalbe multiplied by me, and the yeeres of thy life shalbe augmented.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePer me enim multiplicabuntur dies tui, et addentur tibi anni vitæ.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thy selfe, and if thou be a scorner, thou alone shalt suffer.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSi sapiens fueris, tibimetipsi eris; si autem illusor, solus portabis malum.]
A foolish woman is troublesome: she is ignorant, and knoweth nothing.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Mulier stulta et clamosa, plenaque illecebris, et nihil omnino sciens,
But she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate in the hie places of the citie,
Latin · Clementine Vulgatesedit in foribus domus suæ, super sellam in excelso urbis loco,
To call them that passe by the way, that go right on their way, saying,
Latin · Clementine Vulgateut vocaret transeuntes per viam, et pergentes itinere suo:
Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui est parvulus declinet ad me. Et vecordi locuta est:
Stollen waters are sweete, and hid bread is pleasant.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAquæ furtivæ dulciores sunt, et panis absconditus suavior.
But he knoweth not, that ye dead are there, and that her ghestes are in the depth of hell.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEt ignoravit quod ibi sint gigantes, et in profundis inferni convivæ ejus.]
THE PARABLE OF SALOMON. A wise sonne maketh a glad father: but a foolish sonne is an heauines to his mother.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, filius vero stultus mœstitia est matris suæ.
The treasures of wickednesse profite nothing: but righteousnesse deliuereth from death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNil proderunt thesauri impietatis, justitia vero liberabit a morte.
The Lord will not famish the soule of the righteous: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon affliget Dominus fame animam justi, et insidias impiorum subvertet.
A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEgestatem operata est manus remissa; manus autem fortium divitias parat. Qui nititur mendaciis, hic pascit ventos; idem autem ipse sequitur aves volantes.
He that gathereth in sommer, is the sonne of wisdome: but he that sleepeth in haruest, is the sonne of confusion.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui congregat in messe, filius sapiens est; qui autem stertit æstate, filius confusionis.
Blessings are vpon the head of the righteous: but iniquitie shall couer the mouth of the wicked.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBenedictio Domini super caput justi; os autem impiorum operit iniquitas.
The memoriall of the iust shalbe blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rotte.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMemoria justi cum laudibus, et nomen impiorum putrescet.
The wise in heart will receiue commandements: but the foolish in talke shalbe beaten.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapiens corde præcepta suscipit; stultus cæditur labiis.
He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui ambulat simpliciter ambulat confidenter; qui autem depravat vias suas manifestus erit.
He that winketh with the eye, worketh sorowe, and he yet is foolish in talke, shalbe beaten.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui annuit oculo dabit dolorem; et stultus labiis verberabitur.]
The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Vena vitæ os justi, et os impiorum operit iniquitatem.
Hatred stirreth vp contentions: but loue couereth all trespasses.
Latin · Clementine VulgateOdium suscitat rixas, et universa delicta operit caritas.
In the lippes of him that hath vnderstanding wisdome is founde, and a rod shalbe for the backe of him that is destitute of wisedome.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn labiis sapientis invenitur sapientia, et virga in dorso ejus qui indiget corde.
Wise men lay vp knowledge: but ye mouth of the foole is a present destruction.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapientes abscondunt scientiam; os autem stulti confusioni proximum est.
The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSubstantia divitis, urbs fortitudinis ejus; pavor pauperum egestas eorum.
The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.
Latin · Clementine VulgateOpus justi ad vitam, fructus autem impii ad peccatum.
He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVia vitæ custodienti disciplinam; qui autem increpationes relinquit, errat.
He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbscondunt odium labia mendacia; qui profert contumeliam, insipiens est.
In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn multiloquio non deerit peccatum, qui autem moderatur labia sua prudentissimus est.
The tongue of the iust man is as fined siluer: but the heart of the wicked is litle worth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateArgentum electum lingua justi; cor autem impiorum pro nihilo.
The lippes of the righteous doe feede many: but fooles shall die for want of wisedome.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabia justi erudiunt plurimos; qui autem indocti sunt in cordis egestate morientur.]
The blessing of the Lord, it maketh riche, and he doeth adde no sorowes with it.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Benedictio Domini divites facit, nec sociabitur eis afflictio.
It is as a pastime to a foole to doe wickedly: but wisedome is vnderstanding to a man.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuasi per risum stultus operatur scelus, sapientia autem est viro prudentia.
That which the wicked feareth, shall come vpon him: but God wil graunt the desire of the righteous.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuod timet impius veniet super eum; desiderium suum justus dabitur.
As the whirlewinde passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is as an euerlasting foundation.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuasi tempestas transiens non erit impius; justus autem quasi fundamentum sempiternum.
As vineger is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slouthful to them that send him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut acetum dentibus, et fumus oculis, sic piger his qui miserunt eum.
The feare of the Lord increaseth the dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe diminished.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTimor Domini apponet dies, et anni impiorum breviabuntur.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be gladnesse: but the hope of the wicked shall perish.
Latin · Clementine VulgateExspectatio justorum lætitia, spes autem impiorum peribit.
The way of the Lord is strength to the vpright man: but feare shall be for the workers of iniquitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFortitudo simplicis via Domini, et pavor his qui operantur malum.
The righteous shall neuer be remooued: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustus in æternum non commovebitur, impii autem non habitabunt super terram.
The mouth of the iust shall be fruitfull in wisdome: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out.
Latin · Clementine VulgateOs justi parturiet sapientiam; lingua pravorum peribit.
The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabia justi considerant placita, et os impiorum perversa.]
False balances are an abomination vnto the Lord: but a perfite weight pleaseth him.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Statera dolosa abominatio est apud Dominum, et pondus æquum voluntas ejus.
When pride commeth, then commeth shame: but with the lowly is wisdome.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUbi fuerit superbia, ibi erit et contumelia; ubi autem est humilitas, ibi et sapientia.
The vprightnes of the iust shall guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSimplicitas justorum diriget eos, et supplantatio perversorum vastabit illos.
Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon proderunt divitiæ in die ultionis; justitia autem liberabit a morte.
The righteousnes of the vpright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustitia simplicis diriget viam ejus, et in impietate sua corruet impius.
The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustitia rectorum liberabit eos, et in insidiis suis capientur iniqui.
When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMortuo homine impio, nulla erit ultra spes, et exspectatio sollicitorum peribit.
The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his steade.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustus de angustia liberatus est, et tradetur impius pro eo.]
An hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbour: but the righteous shall be deliuered by knowledge.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Simulator ore decipit amicum suum; justi autem liberabuntur scientia.
In the prosperitie of the righteous the citie reioyceth, and when the wicked perish, there is ioye.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn bonis justorum exsultabit civitas, et in perditione impiorum erit laudatio.
By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBenedictione justorum exaltabitur civitas, et ore impiorum subvertetur.
He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est; vir autem prudens tacebit.
Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui ambulat fraudulenter, revelat arcana; qui autem fidelis est animi, celat amici commissum.
Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUbi non est gubernator, populus corruet; salus autem, ubi multa consilia.
Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAffligetur malo qui fidem facit pro extraneo; qui autem cavet laqueos securus erit.
A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulier gratiosa inveniet gloriam, et robusti habebunt divitias.]
Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Benefacit animæ suæ vir misericors; qui autem crudelis est, etiam propinquos abjicit.
The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
Latin · Clementine VulgateImpius facit opus instabile, seminanti autem justitiam merces fidelis.
As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateClementia præparat vitam, et sectatio malorum mortem.
They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominabile Domino cor pravum, et voluntas ejus in iis qui simpliciter ambulant.
Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.
Latin · Clementine VulgateManus in manu non erit innocens malus; semen autem justorum salvabitur.
As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCirculus aureus in naribus suis, mulier pulchra et fatua.
The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium justorum omne bonum est; præstolatio impiorum furor.
There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAlii dividunt propria, et ditiores fiunt; alii rapiunt non sua, et semper in egestate sunt.
The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAnima quæ benedicit impinguabitur, et qui inebriat, ipse quoque inebriabitur.
He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui abscondit frumenta maledicetur in populis; benedictio autem super caput vendentium.
He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBene consurgit diluculo qui quærit bona; qui autem investigator malorum est, opprimetur ab eis.
He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui confidit in divitiis suis corruet: justi autem quasi virens folium germinabunt.
He that troubleth his owne house, shall inherite the winde, and the foole shalbe seruant to the wise in heart.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui conturbat domum suam possidebit ventos, et qui stultus est serviet sapienti.
The fruite of the righteous is as a tree of life, and he that winneth soules, is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFructus justi lignum vitæ, et qui suscipit animas sapiens est.
Beholde, the righteous shalbe recompensed in the earth: howe much more the wicked and the sinner?
Latin · Clementine VulgateSi justus in terra recipit, quanto magis impius et peccator !]
He that loueth instruction, loueth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a foole.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.
A good man getteth fauour of the Lord: but the man of wicked immaginations will hee condemne.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.
A man cannot be established by wickednesse: but the roote of the righteous shall not be mooued.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.
A vertuous woman is the crowne of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulier diligens corona est viro suo; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.
The talking of the wicked is to lye in waite for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will deliuer them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.
God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerte impios, et non erunt; domus autem justorum permanebit.
A man shall be commended for his wisedome: but the froward of heart shalbe despised.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.
He that is despised, and is his owne seruant, is better then he that boasteth himselfe and lacketh bread.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked are cruell.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNovit justus jumentorum suorum animas; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.
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 wicked desireth the net of euils: but the roote of the righteous giueth fruite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.]
The euill man is snared by the wickednesse of his lips, but the iust shall come out of aduersitie.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.
A man shalbe satiate with good things by the fruite of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall God giue vnto him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDe fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
The way of a foole is right in his owne eyes: but he that heareth counsell, is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVia stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
A foole in a day shall be knowen by his anger: but he that couereth shame, is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.
He that speaketh trueth, will shewe righteousnes: but a false witnes vseth deceite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
There is that speaketh wordes like the prickings of a sworde: but the tongue of wise men is health.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEst qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
The lip of trueth shall be stable for euer: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
There shall none iniquitie come to the iust: but the wicked are full of euill.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely are his delite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.
A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fooles publisheth foolishnes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.]
The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the idle shalbe vnder tribute.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.