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The Lord hath made all things for his owne sake: yea, euen the wicked for the day of euill.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUniversa propter semetipsum operatus est Dominus; impium quoque ad diem malum.
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All that are proude in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though hand ioyne in hand, he shall not be vnpunished.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominatio Domini est omnis arrogans; etiamsi manus ad manum fuerit, non est innocens. Initium viæ bonæ facere justitiam; accepta est autem apud Deum magis quam immolare hostias.
By mercy and trueth iniquitie shalbe forgiuen, and by the feare of the Lord they depart from euill.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMisericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas, et in timore Domini declinatur a malo.
When the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCum placuerint Domino viæ hominis, inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem.
Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelius est parum cum justitia quam multi fructus cum iniquitate.
The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus.]
A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Divinatio in labiis regis; in judicio non errabit os ejus.
A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePondus et statera judicia Domini sunt, et opera ejus omnes lapides sacculi.
It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominabiles regi qui agunt impie, quoniam justitia firmatur solium.
Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVoluntas regum labia justa; qui recta loquitur diligetur.
The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIndignatio regis nuntii mortis, et vir sapiens placabit eam.
In the light of the Kings coutenance is life: and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn hilaritate vultus regis vita, et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus.]
Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Posside sapientiam, quia auro melior est, et acquire prudentiam, quia pretiosior est argento.
The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSemita justorum declinat mala; custos animæ suæ servat viam suam.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.
Latin · Clementine VulgateContritionem præcedit superbia, et ante ruinam exaltatur spiritus.
Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis.
He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEruditus in verbo reperiet bona, et qui sperat in Domino beatus est.
The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens, et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet.
Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFons vitæ eruditio possidentis; doctrina stultorum fatuitas.]
The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Cor sapientis erudiet os ejus, et labiis ejus addet gratiam.
Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFavus mellis composita verba; dulcedo animæ sanitas ossium.
There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEst via quæ videtur homini recta, et novissima ejus ducunt ad mortem.
The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAnima laborantis laborat sibi, quia compulit eum os suum.
A wicked man diggeth vp euill, and in his lippes is like burning fire.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir impius fodit malum, et in labiis ejus ignis ardescit.
A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomo perversus suscitat lites, et verbosus separat principes.
A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir iniquus lactat amicum suum, et ducit eum per viam non bonam.
He shutteth his eyes to deuise wickednes: he moueth his lippes, and bringeth euil to passe.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui attonitis oculis cogitat prava, mordens labia sua perficit malum.
Age is a crowne of glory, when it is founde in the way of righteousnes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCorona dignitatis senectus, quæ in viis justitiæ reperietur.
He that is slowe vnto anger, is better then the mightie man: and hee that ruleth his owne minde, is better then he that winneth a citie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelior est patiens viro forti, et qui dominatur animo suo expugnatore urbium.
The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposition thereof is of the Lord.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSortes mittuntur in sinum, sed a Domino temperantur.]
Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Melior est buccella sicca cum gaudio quam domus plena victimis cum jurgio.
A discrete seruant shall haue rule ouer a lewde sonne, and hee shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.
Latin · Clementine VulgateServus sapiens dominabitur filiis stultis, et inter fratres hæreditatem dividet.
As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut igne probatur argentum et aurum camino, ita corda probat Dominus.
The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMalus obedit linguæ iniquæ, et fallax obtemperat labiis mendacibus.
Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui despicit pauperem exprobrat factori ejus, et qui ruina lætatur alterius non erit impunitus.
Childres children are the crowne of the elders: and the glory of ye children are their fathers.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCorona senum filii filiorum, et gloria filiorum patres eorum.
Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon decent stultum verba composita, nec principem labium mentiens.
A rewarde is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that haue it: it prospereth, whithersoeuer it turneth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateGemma gratissima exspectatio præstolantis; quocumque se vertit, prudenter intelligit.
Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui celat delictum quærit amicitias; qui altero sermone repetit, separat fœderatos.
A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePlus proficit correptio apud prudentem, quam centum plagæ apud stultum.
A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSemper jurgia quærit malus: angelus autem crudelis mittetur contra eum.
It is better for a man to meete a beare robbed of her whelpes, then a foole in his follie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateExpedit magis ursæ occurrere raptis fœtibus, quam fatuo confidenti in stultitia sua.
He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui reddit mala pro bonis, non recedet malum de domo ejus.
The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui dimittit aquam caput est jurgiorum, et antequam patiatur contumeliam judicium deserit.]
He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui justificat impium, et qui condemnat justum, abominabilis est uterque apud Deum.
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuid prodest stulto habere divitias, cum sapientiam emere non possit? Qui altum facit domum suam quærit ruinam, et qui evitat discere incidet in mala.
A friende loueth at all times: and a brother is borne for aduersitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateOmni tempore diligit qui amicus est, et frater in angustiis comprobatur.
A man destitute of vnderstanding, toucheth the hande, and becommeth suretie for his neighbour.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultus homo plaudet manibus, cum spoponderit pro amico suo.
He loueth transgression, that loueth strife: and he that exalteth his gate, seeketh destruction.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui meditatur discordias diligit rixas, et qui exaltat ostium quærit ruinam.
The froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a naughtie tongue, shall fall into euill.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui perversi cordis est non inveniet bonum, et qui vertit linguam incidet in malum.
He that begetteth a foole, getteth himselfe sorow, and the father of a foole can haue no ioy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNatus est stultus in ignominiam suam; sed nec pater in fatuo lætabitur.
A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAnimus gaudens ætatem floridam facit; spiritus tristis exsiccat ossa.
A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome to wrest the wayes of iudgement.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMunera de sinu impius accipit, ut pervertat semitas judicii.
Wisdome is in the face of him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the corners of the world.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn facie prudentis lucet sapientia; oculi stultorum in finibus terræ.
A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIra patris filius stultus, et dolor matris quæ genuit eum.
Surely it is not good to condemne the iust, nor that ye princes should smite such for equitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon est bonum damnum inferre justo, nec percutere principem qui recta judicat.
Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui moderatur sermones suos doctus et prudens est, et pretiosi spiritus vir eruditus.
Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultus quoque, si tacuerit, sapiens reputabitur, et si compresserit labia sua, intelligens.]
For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Occasiones quærit qui vult recedere ab amico: omni tempore erit exprobrabilis.
A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon recipit stultus verba prudentiæ, nisi ea dixeris quæ versantur in corde ejus.
When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
Latin · Clementine VulgateImpius, cum in profundum venerit peccatorum, contemnit; sed sequitur eum ignominia et opprobrium.
The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAqua profunda verba ex ore viri, et torrens redundans fons sapientiæ.
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to cause ye righteous to fall in iudgement.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAccipere personam impii non est bonum, ut declines a veritate judicii.]
A fooles lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Labia stulti miscent se rixis, et os ejus jurgia provocat.
A fooles mouth is his owne destruction, and his lips are a snare for his soule.
Latin · Clementine VulgateOs stulti contritio ejus, et labia ipsius ruina animæ ejus.
The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerba bilinguis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt usque ad interiora ventris. Pigrum dejicit timor; animæ autem effeminatorum esurient.
He also that is slouthfull in his worke, is euen the brother of him that is a great waster.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui mollis et dissolutus est in opere suo frater est sua opera dissipantis.
The Name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth vnto it, and is exalted.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTurris fortissima nomen Domini; ad ipsum currit justus, et exaltabitur.
The rich mans riches are his strong citie: and as an hie wall in his imagination.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSubstantia divitis urbs roboris ejus, et quasi murus validus circumdans eum.
Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAntequam conteratur, exaltatur cor hominis, et antequam glorificetur, humiliatur.
He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui prius respondet quam audiat, stultum se esse demonstrat, et confusione dignum.
The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?
Latin · Clementine VulgateSpiritus viri sustentat imbecillitatem suam; spiritum vero ad irascendum facilem quis poterit sustinere?
A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCor prudens possidebit scientiam, et auris sapientium quærit doctrinam.]
A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Donum hominis dilatat viam ejus, et ante principes spatium ei facit.
He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustus prior est accusator sui: venit amicus ejus, et investigabit eum.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateContradictiones comprimit sors, et inter potentes quoque dijudicat.
A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFrater qui adjuvatur a fratre quasi civitas firma, et judicia quasi vectes urbium.
With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDe fructu oris viri replebitur venter ejus, et genimina labiorum ipsius saturabunt eum.
Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMors et vita in manu linguæ; qui diligunt eam comedent fructus ejus.
He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui invenit mulierem bonam invenit bonum, et hauriet jucunditatem a Domino. Qui expellit mulierem bonam expellit bonum; qui autem tenet adulteram stultus est et impius.
The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCum obsecrationibus loquetur pauper, et dives effabitur rigide.
A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir amabilis ad societatem magis amicus erit quam frater.]
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Melior est pauper qui ambulat in simplicitate sua quam dives torquens labia sua, et insipiens.
For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUbi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.
The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultitia hominis supplantat gressus ejus, et contra Deum fervet animo suo.
Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDivitiæ addunt amicos plurimos; a paupere autem et hi quos habuit separantur.
A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTestis falsus non erit impunitus, et qui mendacia loquitur non effugiet.
Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulti colunt personam potentis, et amici sunt dona tribuentis.
All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFratres hominis pauperis oderunt eum; insuper et amici procul recesserunt ab eo.] [Qui tantum verba sectatur nihil habebit;
He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
Latin · Clementine Vulgatequi autem possessor est mentis diligit animam suam, et custos prudentiæ inveniet bona.
A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFalsus testis non erit impunitus, et qui loquitur mendacia peribit.
Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon decent stultum deliciæ, nec servum dominari principibus.
The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.
The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut fremitus leonis, ita et regis ira, et sicut ros super herbam, ita et hilaritas ejus.
A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDolor patris filius stultus, et tecta jugiter perstillantia litigiosa mulier.
House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDomus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.
Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePigredo immittit soporem, et anima dissoluta esuriet.
He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui custodit mandatum custodit animam suam; qui autem negligit viam suam mortificabitur.
He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFœneratur Domino qui miseretur pauperis, et vicissitudinem suam reddet ei.
Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Latin · Clementine VulgateErudi filium tuum; ne desperes: ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.