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Vnto the horse belongeth a whip, to the asse a bridle, and a rod to the fooles backe.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFlagellum equo, et camus asino, et virga in dorso imprudentium.
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Answer not a foole according to his foolishnes, least thou also be like him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNe respondeas stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne efficiaris ei similis.
Answere a foole according to his foolishnes, least he be wise in his owne conceite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateResponde stulto juxta stultitiam suam, ne sibi sapiens esse videatur.
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a foole, is as he that cutteth off the feete, and drinketh iniquitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateClaudus pedibus, et iniquitatem bibens, qui mittit verba per nuntium stultum.
As they that lift vp the legs of the lame, so is a parable in a fooles mouth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuomodo pulchras frustra habet claudus tibias, sic indecens est in ore stultorum parabola.
As the closing vp of a precious stone in an heape of stones, so is he that giueth glory to a foole.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut qui mittit lapidem in acervum Mercurii, ita qui tribuit insipienti honorem.
As a thorne standing vp in the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fooles.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuomodo si spina nascatur in manu temulenti, sic parabola in ore stultorum.
The excellent that formed all things, both rewardeth the foole and rewardeth the transgressers.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJudicium determinat causas, et qui imponit stulto silentium iras mitigat.
As a dog turneth againe to his owne vomit, so a foole turneth to his foolishnes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut canis qui revertitur ad vomitum suum, sic imprudens qui iterat stultitiam suam.
Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceite? more hope is of a foole then of him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVidisti hominem sapientem sibi videri? magis illo spem habebit insipiens.]
The slouthfull man sayth, A lyon is in the way: a lyon is in the streetes.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Dicit piger: Leo est in via, et leæna in itineribus.
As the doore turneth vpon his hinges, so doeth the slouthfull man vpon his bed.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut ostium vertitur in cardine suo, ita piger in lectulo suo.
The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and it grieueth him to put it againe to his mouth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbscondit piger manum sub ascella sua, et laborat si ad os suum eam converterit.
The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceite, then seuen men that can render a reason.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapientior sibi piger videtur septem viris loquentibus sententias.]
He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Sicut qui apprehendit auribus canem, sic qui transit impatiens et commiscetur rixæ alterius.
As he that faineth himselfe mad, casteth fire brands, arrowes, and mortall things,
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut noxius est qui mittit sagittas et lanceas in mortem,
So dealeth the deceitfull man with his friend and sayth, Am not I in sport?
Latin · Clementine Vulgateita vir fraudulenter nocet amico suo, et cum fuerit deprehensus dicit: Ludens feci.
Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCum defecerint ligna extinguetur ignis, et susurrone subtracto, jurgia conquiescent.
As ye cole maketh burning coles, and wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut carbones ad prunas, et ligna ad ignem, sic homo iracundus suscitat rixas.
The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerba susurronis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt ad intima ventris.
As siluer drosse ouerlayde vpon a potsheard, so are burning lips, and an euill heart.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuomodo si argento sordido ornare velis vas fictile, sic labia tumentia cum pessimo corde sociata.
He that hateth, will counterfaite with his lips, but in his heart he layeth vp deceite.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabiis suis intelligitur inimicus, cum in corde tractaverit dolos.
Though he speake fauourably, beleeue him not: for there are seuen abominations in his heart.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuando submiserit vocem suam, ne credideris ei, quoniam septem nequitiæ sunt in corde illius.
Hatred may be couered by deceite: but the malice thereof shall be discouered in the congregation.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui operit odium fraudulenter, revelabitur malitia ejus in consilio.
He that diggeth a pit shall fall therein, and he that rolleth a stone, it shall returne vnto him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui fodit foveam incidet in eam, et qui volvit lapidem revertetur ad eum.
A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruine.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLingua fallax non amat veritatem, et os lubricum operatur ruinas.]
Boast not thy selfe of to morowe: for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Ne glorieris in crastinum, ignorans quid superventura pariat dies.
Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLaudet te alienus, et non os tuum; extraneus, et non labia tua.
A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.
Latin · Clementine VulgateGrave est saxum, et onerosa arena, sed ira stulti utroque gravior.
Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging: but who can stand before enuie?
Latin · Clementine VulgateIra non habet misericordiam nec erumpens furor, et impetum concitati ferre quis poterit?
Open rebuke is better then secret loue.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelior est manifesta correptio quam amor absconditus.
The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMeliora sunt vulnera diligentis quam fraudulenta oscula odientis.
The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAnima saturata calcabit favum, et anima esuriens etiam amarum pro dulci sumet.
As a bird that wandreth from her nest, so is a man that wandreth from his owne place.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut avis transmigrans de nido suo, sic vir qui derelinquit locum suum.
As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUnguento et variis odoribus delectatur cor, et bonis amici consiliis anima dulcoratur.]
Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Amicum tuum et amicum patris tui ne dimiseris, et domum fratris tui ne ingrediaris in die afflictionis tuæ. Melior est vicinus juxta quam frater procul.
My sonne, be wise, and reioyce mine heart, that I may answere him that reprocheth me.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStude sapientiæ, fili mi, et lætifica cor meum, ut possis exprobranti respondere sermonem.
A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAstutus videns malum, absconditus est: parvuli transeuntes sustinuerunt dispendia.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTolle vestimentum ejus qui spopondit pro extraneo, et pro alienis aufer ei pignus.
He that prayseth his friend with a loude voyce, rising earely in the morning, it shall be counted to him as a curse.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui benedicit proximo suo voce grandi, de nocte consurgens maledicenti similis erit.
A continual dropping in the day of raine, and a contentious woman are alike.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTecta perstillantia in die frigoris et litigiosa mulier comparantur.
He that hideth her, hideth the winde, and she is as ye oyle in his right hand, that vttereth it selfe.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui retinet eam quasi qui ventum teneat, et oleum dexteræ suæ vocabit.
Yron sharpeneth yron, so doeth man sharpen the face of his friend.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFerrum ferro exacuitur, et homo exacuit faciem amici sui.
He that keepeth the fig tree, shall eate the fruite thereof: so he that waiteth vpon his master, shall come to honour.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui servat ficum comedet fructus ejus, et qui custos est domini sui glorificabitur.
As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuomodo in aquis resplendent vultus prospicientium, sic corda hominum manifesta sunt prudentibus.
The graue and destruction can neuer be full, so the eyes of man can neuer be satisfied.
Latin · Clementine VulgateInfernus et perditio numquam implentur: similiter et oculi hominum insatiabiles.
As is the fining pot for siluer and the fornace for golde, so is euery man according to his dignitie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuomodo probatur in conflatorio argentum et in fornace aurum, sic probatur homo ore laudantis. Cor iniqui inquirit mala, cor autem rectum inquirit scientiam.
Though thou shouldest bray a foole in a morter among wheate brayed with a pestell, yet will not his foolishnes depart from him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSi contuderis stultum in pila quasi ptisanas feriente desuper pilo, non auferetur ab eo stultitia ejus.]
Be diligent to know ye state of thy flocke, and take heede to the heardes.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Diligenter agnosce vultum pecoris tui, tuosque greges considera:
For riches remaine not alway, nor the crowne from generation to generation.
Latin · Clementine Vulgatenon enim habebis jugiter potestatem, sed corona tribuetur in generationem et generationem.
The hey discouereth it selfe, and the grasse appeareth, and the herbes of the mountaines are gathered.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAperta sunt prata, et apparuerunt herbæ virentes, et collecta sunt fœna de montibus.
The lambes are for thy clothing, and the goates are the price of the fielde.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAgni ad vestimentum tuum, et hædi ad agri pretium.
And let the milke of the goates be sufficient for thy foode, for the foode of thy familie, and for the sustenance of thy maydes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSufficiat tibi lac caprarum in cibos tuos, et in necessaria domus tuæ, et ad victum ancillis tuis.]
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePropter peccata terræ multi principes ejus; et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir pauper calumnians pauperes similis est imbri vehementi in quo paratur fames.]
They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui derelinquunt legem laudant impium; qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateViri mali non cogitant judicium; qui autem inquirunt Dominum animadvertunt omnia.
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMelior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua quam dives in pravis itineribus.
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui custodit legem filius sapiens est; qui autem comessatores pascit confundit patrem suum.
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui decipit justos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet, et simplices possidebunt bona ejus.
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapiens sibi videtur vir dives; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn exsultatione justorum multa gloria est; regnantibus impiis, ruinæ hominum.
He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBeatus homo qui semper est pavidus; qui vero mentis est duræ corruet in malum.
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLeo rugiens et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDux indigens prudentia multos opprimet per calumniam; qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies ejus.
A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHominem qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui ambulat simpliciter salvus erit; qui perversis graditur viis concidet semel.
He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium replebitur egestate.]
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Vir fidelis multum laudabitur; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.
To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui cognoscit in judicio faciem non bene facit; iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui corripit hominem gratiam postea inveniet apud eum, magis quam ille qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.
Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo et a matre, et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.
He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui confidit in corde suo stultus est; qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines; cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur justi.]
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.
A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.
A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.
In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePeccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNovit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
Latin · Clementine VulgateViri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.
A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTotum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePrinceps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Latin · Clementine VulgateErudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.
A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
Latin · Clementine VulgateServus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.