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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est; vir autem prudens tacebit.
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A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui ambulat fraudulenter, revelat arcana; qui autem fidelis est animi, celat amici commissum.
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Latin · Clementine VulgateUbi non est gubernator, populus corruet; salus autem, ubi multa consilia.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: 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 retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulier gratiosa inveniet gloriam, et robusti habebunt divitias.]
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Benefacit animæ suæ vir misericors; qui autem crudelis est, etiam propinquos abjicit.
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Latin · Clementine VulgateImpius facit opus instabile, seminanti autem justitiam merces fidelis.
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateClementia præparat vitam, et sectatio malorum mortem.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominabile Domino cor pravum, et voluntas ejus in iis qui simpliciter ambulant.
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Latin · Clementine VulgateManus in manu non erit innocens malus; semen autem justorum salvabitur.
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCirculus aureus in naribus suis, mulier pulchra et fatua.
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium justorum omne bonum est; præstolatio impiorum furor.
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAlii dividunt propria, et ditiores fiunt; alii rapiunt non sua, et semper in egestate sunt.
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAnima quæ benedicit impinguabitur, et qui inebriat, ipse quoque inebriabitur.
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui abscondit frumenta maledicetur in populis; benedictio autem super caput vendentium.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto 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 flourish as a branch.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui confidit in divitiis suis corruet: justi autem quasi virens folium germinabunt.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui conturbat domum suam possidebit ventos, et qui stultus est serviet sapienti.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFructus justi lignum vitæ, et qui suscipit animas sapiens est.
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSi justus in terra recipit, quanto magis impius et peccator !]
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed 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 righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.
The wicked are overthrown, and 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 according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.
He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, 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 tender mercies 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 followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
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 evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.]
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto 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 hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVia stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
Latin · Clementine VulgateFatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: 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 established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLabium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAbominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Latin · Clementine VulgateHomo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.]
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNon inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn semita justitiæ vita; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.]
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Filius sapiens doctrina patris; qui autem illusor est non audit cum arguitur.
A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDe fructu oris sui homo satiabitur bonis: anima autem prævaricatorum iniqua.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui custodit os suum custodit animam suam; qui autem inconsideratus est ad loquendum, sentiet mala.
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVult et non vult piger; anima autem operantium impinguabitur.
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVerbum mendax justus detestabitur; impius autem confundit, et confundetur.
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustitia custodit innocentis viam, impietas autem peccatorem supplantat.]
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet 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 the poor heareth not rebuke.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRedemptio animæ viri divitiæ suæ; qui autem pauper est, increpationem non sustinet.
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLux justorum lætificat: lucerna autem impiorum extinguetur.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Latin · Clementine VulgateInter superbos semper jurgia sunt; qui autem agunt omnia cum consilio, reguntur sapientia.
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSubstantia festinata minuetur; quæ autem paulatim colligitur manu, multiplicabitur.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSpes quæ differtur affligit animam; lignum vitæ desiderium veniens.]
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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, to depart from the snares of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLex sapientis fons vitæ, ut declinet a ruina mortis.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDoctrina bona dabit gratiam; in itinere contemptorum vorago.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAstutus omnia agit cum consilio; qui autem fatuus est aperit stultitiam.
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Latin · Clementine VulgateNuntius impii cadet in malum; legatus autem fidelis, sanitas.
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEgestas et ignominia ei qui deserit disciplinam; qui autem acquiescit arguenti glorificabitur.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDesiderium si compleatur delectat animam; detestantur stulti eos qui fugiunt mala.
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui cum sapientibus graditur sapiens erit; amicus stultorum similis efficietur.]
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Peccatores persequitur malum, et justis retribuentur bona.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Latin · Clementine VulgateBonus reliquit hæredes filios et nepotes, et custoditur justo substantia peccatoris.
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Latin · Clementine VulgateMulti cibi in novalibus patrum, et aliis congregantur absque judicio.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui parcit virgæ odit filium suum; qui autem diligit illum instanter erudit.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJustus comedit et replet animam suam; venter autem impiorum insaturabilis.]
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Sapiens mulier ædificat domum suam; insipiens exstructam quoque manibus destruet.
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Latin · Clementine VulgateAmbulans recto itinere, et timens Deum, despicitur ab eo qui infami graditur via.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn ore stulti virga superbiæ; labia autem sapientium custodiunt eos.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
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 false witness will utter lies.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTestis fidelis non mentitur; profert autem mendacium dolosus testis.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQuærit derisor sapientiam, et non invenit; doctrina prudentium facilis.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Latin · Clementine VulgateVade contra virum stultum, et nescit labia prudentiæ.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapientia callidi est intelligere viam suam, et imprudentia stultorum errans.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Latin · Clementine VulgateStultus illudet peccatum, et inter justos morabitur gratia.
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCor quod novit amaritudinem animæ suæ, in gaudio ejus non miscebitur extraneus.
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
Latin · Clementine VulgateDomus impiorum delebitur: tabernacula vero justorum germinabunt.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEst via quæ videtur homini justa, novissima autem ejus deducunt ad mortem.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Latin · Clementine VulgateRisus dolore miscebitur, et extrema gaudii luctus occupat.
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Latin · Clementine VulgateViis suis replebitur stultus, et super eum erit vir bonus.]
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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 departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Latin · Clementine VulgateSapiens timet, et declinat a malo; stultus transilit, et confidit.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Latin · Clementine VulgateImpatiens operabitur stultitiam, et vir versutus odiosus est.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Latin · Clementine VulgatePossidebunt parvuli stultitiam, et exspectabunt astuti scientiam.
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Latin · Clementine VulgateJacebunt mali ante bonos, et impii ante portas justorum.
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Latin · Clementine VulgateEtiam proximo suo pauper odiosus erit: amici vero divitum multi.
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Latin · Clementine VulgateQui despicit proximum suum peccat; qui autem miseretur pauperis beatus erit. Qui credit in Domino misericordiam diligit.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Latin · Clementine VulgateErrant qui operantur malum; misericordia et veritas præparant bona.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Latin · Clementine VulgateIn omni opere erit abundantia; ubi autem verba sunt plurima, ibi frequenter egestas.
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Latin · Clementine VulgateCorona sapientium divitiæ eorum; fatuitas stultorum imprudentia.
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Latin · Clementine VulgateLiberat animas testis fidelis, et profert mendacia versipellis.]
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Latin · Clementine Vulgate[In timore Domini fiducia fortitudinis, et filiis ejus erit spes.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Latin · Clementine VulgateTimor Domini fons vitæ, ut declinent a ruina mortis.