Catholic Bible
Mosaico decorativo

Provérbios, 24

1. uie mh zhlwshV kakouV andraV mhde epiqumhshV einai met' autwn

1. ne æmuleris viros malos nec desideres esse cum eis

2. yeudh gar meleta h kardia autwn kai ponouV ta ceilh autwn lalei

2. quia rapinas meditatur mens eorum et fraudes labia eorum loquuntur

3. meta sofiaV oikodomeitai oikoV kai meta sunesewV anorqoutai

3. sapientia ædificabitur domus et prudentia roborabitur

4. meta aisqhsewV empimplatai tamieia ek pantoV ploutou timiou kai kalou

4. in doctrina replebuntur cellaria universa substantia pretiosa et pulcherrima

5. kreisswn sofoV iscurou kai anhr fronhsin ecwn gewrgiou megalou

5. vir sapiens et fortis est et vir doctus robustus et validus

6. meta kubernhsewV ginetai polemoV bohqeia de meta kardiaV bouleutikhV

6. quia cum dispositione initur bellum et erit salus ubi multa consilia sunt

7. sofia kai ennoia agaqh en pulaiV sofwn sofoi ouk ekklinousin ek stomatoV kuriou

7. excelsa stulto sapientia in porta non aperiet os suum

8. alla logizontai en sunedrioiV apaideutoiV sunanta qanatoV

8. qui cogitat malefacere stultus vocabitur

9. apoqnhskei de afrwn en amartiaiV akaqarsia de andri loimw emmolunqhsetai

9. cogitatio stulti peccatum est et abominatio hominum detractor

10. en hmera kakh kai en hmera qliyewV ewV an ekliph

10. si desperaveris lassus in die angustiæ inminuetur fortitudo tua

11. rusai agomenouV eiV qanaton kai ekpriou kteinomenouV mh feish

11. erue eos qui ducuntur ad mortem et qui trahuntur ad interitum liberare ne cesses

12. ean de eiphV ouk oida touton ginwske oti kurioV kardiaV pantwn ginwskei kai o plasaV pnohn pasin autoV oiden panta oV apodidwsin ekastw kata ta erga autou

12. si dixeris vires non suppetunt qui inspector est cordis ipse intellegit et servatorem animæ tuæ nihil fallit reddetque homini juxta opera sua

13. fage meli uie agaqon gar khrion ina glukanqh sou o farugx

13. comede fili mi mel quia bonum est et favum dulcissimum gutturi tuo

14. outwV aisqhsh sofian th sh yuch ean gar eurhV estai kalh h teleuth sou kai elpiV se ouk egkataleiyei

14. sic et doctrina sapientiæ animæ tuæ quam cum inveneris habebis in novissimis et spes tua non peribit

15. mh prosagaghV asebh nomh dikaiwn mhde apathqhV cortasia koiliaV

15. ne insidieris et quæras impietatem in domo justi neque vastes requiem ejus

16. eptaki gar peseitai o dikaioV kai anasthsetai oi de asebeiV asqenhsousin en kakoiV

16. septies enim cadet justus et resurget impii autem corruent in malum

17. ean pesh o ecqroV sou mh epicarhV autw en de tw uposkelismati autou mh epairou

17. cum ceciderit inimicus tuus ne gaudeas et in ruina ejus ne exultet cor tuum

18. oti oyetai kurioV kai ouk aresei autw kai apostreyei ton qumon autou ap' autou

18. ne forte videat Dominus et displiceat ei et auferat ab eo iram suam

19. mh caire epi kakopoioiV mhde zhlou amartwlouV

19. ne contendas cum pessimis nec æmuleris impios

20. ou gar mh genhtai ekgona ponhrwn lampthr de asebwn sbesqhsetai

20. quoniam non habent futurorum spem mali et lucerna impiorum extinguetur

21. fobou ton qeon uie kai basilea kai mhqeterw autwn apeiqhshV

21. time Dominum fili mi et regem et cum detractoribus non commiscearis

22. exaifnhV gar teisontai touV asebeiV taV de timwriaV amfoterwn tiV gnwsetai [22a] logon fulassomenoV uioV apwleiaV ektoV estai decomenoV de edexato auton [22b] mhden yeudoV apo glwsshV basilei legesqw kai ouden yeudoV apo glwsshV autou ou mh exelqh [22c] macaira glwssa basilewV kai ou sarkinh oV d' an paradoqh suntribhsetai [22d] ean gar oxunqh o qumoV autou sun neuroiV anqrwpouV analiskei [22e] kai osta anqrwpwn katatrwgei kai sugkaiei wsper flox wste abrwta einai neossoiV aetwn

22. quoniam repente consurget perditio eorum et ruinam utriusque quis novit

23. tauta de legw umin toiV sofoiV epiginwskein aideisqai proswpon en krisei ou kalon

23. hæc quoque sapientibus cognoscere personam in judicio non est bonum

24. o eipwn ton asebh dikaioV estin epikataratoV laoiV estai kai mishtoV eiV eqnh

24. qui dicit impio justus es maledicent ei populi et detestabuntur eum tribus

25. oi de elegconteV beltiouV fanountai ep' autouV de hxei eulogia agaqh

25. qui arguunt laudabuntur et super ipsos veniet benedictio

26. ceilh de filhsousin apokrinomena logouV agaqouV

26. labia deosculabitur qui recta verba respondet

27. etoimaze eiV thn exodon ta erga sou kai paraskeuazou eiV ton agron kai poreuou katopisqen mou kai anoikodomhseiV ton oikon sou

27. præpara foris opus tuum et diligenter exerce agrum tuum ut postea ædifices domum tuam

28. mh isqi yeudhV martuV epi son polithn mhde platunou soiV ceilesin

28. ne sis testis frustra contra proximum tuum nec lactes quemquam labiis tuis

29. mh eiphV on tropon ecrhsato moi crhsomai autw teisomai de auton a me hdikhsen

29. ne dicas quomodo fecit mihi sic faciam ei reddam unicuique secundum opus suum

30. wsper gewrgion anhr afrwn kai wsper ampelwn anqrwpoV endehV frenwn

30. per agrum hominis pigri transivi et per vineam viri stulti

31. ean afhV auton cerswqhsetai kai cortomanhsei oloV kai ginetai ekleleimmenoV oi de fragmoi twn liqwn autou kataskaptontai

31. et ecce totum repleverant urticæ operuerant superficiem ejus spinæ et maceria lapidum destructa erat

32. usteron egw metenohsa epebleya tou eklexasqai paideian

32. quod cum vidissem posui in corde meo et exemplo didici disciplinam

33. oligon nustazw oligon de kaqupnw oligon de enagkalizomai cersin sthqh

33. parum inquam dormies modicum dormitabis pauxillum manus conseres ut quiescas

34. ean de touto poihV hxei proporeuomenh h penia sou kai h endeia sou wsper agaqoV dromeuV

34. et veniet quasi cursor egestas tua et mendicitas quasi vir armatus



Read the Bible in a Year

Join our community and complete the entire Bible in 365 days. A structured and inspiring path to deepen your faith and knowledge of Scripture.

Join the Program Download the PDF Plan

Footnotes:

24:3-4 - By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with precious and pleasant possessions. Wisdom is essential for building a prosperous and stable life (see also James 1:5 and Psalm 127:1).

24:10:00 - If you falter in the day of adversity, how limited is your strength! This proverb emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience in difficult times (see also 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 and Isaiah 40:29-31).

24:17-18 - Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the Lord see it and be displeased. This verse warns against revenge and taking satisfaction in the failure of others (see also Matthew 5:44 and Romans 12:19-21).

24:19-20 - Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked, for they have no future. This verse reassures the righteous, reminding them that the end of the wicked is destruction (see also Psalm 37:7-9 and 1 Peter 3:12).

24:30-34 - The lazy man is warned by observing the thorny field and the lack of care for his property. Neglect leads to poverty and ruin. Diligence and hard work are the paths to success (see also Proverbs 6:6-11 and 2 Thessalonians 3:10).

Verses related to Provérbios, 24:

Proverbs chapter 24 explores the nature of true wisdom and righteousness. How do we apply wisdom in practical situations? This rich text addresses topics such as building a life based on knowledge, the importance of helping those in need, and the dangers of envying the wicked. The chapter offers advice on perseverance, integrity in the face of adversity and the importance of not rejoicing in other people's misfortunes. Proverbs 24 highlights the moral responsibility of the wise in society. Consider with us five key verses that exemplify the practical wisdom of this inspiring chapter.

Matthew 7:24: "Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." - It relates to Proverbs 24:3-4 about building a house wisely.

Romans 12:21: "Do not let yourselves be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - It echoes the advice of Proverbs 24:17-18 about not rejoicing in the enemy's downfall.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - It reflects the theme of Proverbs 24:5-6 about the importance of wisdom.

Galatians 6:9: "And let us not get tired of doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not lose heart." - It relates to Proverbs 24:10-12 about persevering in good.

1 Peter 3:14: "However, even if you suffer because you practice righteousness, you will be happy. 'Do not fear what they fear, do not be frightened'." - It echoes the advice of Proverbs 24:19-20 about not fearing evildoers.

FAQ:

What does Proverbs 24 teach about the envy of the wicked?

We should not envy the wicked, for their success is fleeting and God's justice will prevail. (Proverbs 24:19-20)

Why is it important to have wisdom and understanding?

Wisdom strengthens a person and enables him to make right decisions in his life. (Proverbs 24:3-4)

How should we react when faced with adversity?

Giving up in the face of difficulties shows weakness, but perseverance leads to victory. (Proverbs 24:10)

What happens to those who plan evil against others?

Whoever plots evil will be despised and will suffer the consequences of his actions. (Proverbs 24:8-9)

Why should we help those in danger?

God holds us accountable for ignoring the needs of others, for He judges the hearts. (Proverbs 24:11-12)


Bibles

Old Testament

New Testament

Avaiable on Youtube