Liber Proverbiorum, 21
1. sicut divisiones aquarum ita cor regis in manu Domini quocumque voluerit inclinabit illud
1. As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it.
2. omnis via viri recta sibi videtur adpendit autem corda Dominus
2. Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
3. facere misericordiam et judicium magis placent Domino quam victimæ
3. To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.
4. exaltatio oculorum et dilatatio cordis lucerna impiorum peccatum
4. Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.
5. cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia omnis autem piger semper in egestate
5. The thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.
6. qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus est et inpingetur ad laqueos mortis
6. He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.
7. rapinæ impiorum detrahent eos quia noluerunt facere judicium
7. The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.
8. perversa via viri aliena est qui autem mundus est rectum opus ejus
8. The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.
9. melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
9. It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling women, and in a common house.
10. anima impii desiderat malum non miserebitur proximo suo
10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
11. multato pestilente sapientior erit parvulus et si sectetur sapientem sumet scientiam
11. When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12. excogitat justus de domo impii ut detrahat impios in malum
12. The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
13. qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis et ipse clamabit et non exaudietur
13. He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard.
14. munus absconditum extinguet iras et donum in sinu indignationem maximam
14. A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.
15. gaudium justo est facere judicium et pavor operantibus iniquitatem
15. It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
16. vir qui erraverit a via doctrinæ in cœtu gigantum commorabitur
16. A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
17. qui diligit epulas in egestate erit qui amat vinum et pinguja non ditabitur
17. He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
18. pro justo datur impius et pro rectis iniquus
18. The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
19. melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda
19. It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.
20. thesaurus desiderabilis et oleum in habitaculo justi et inprudens homo dissipabit illud
20. There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
21. qui sequitur justitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam et justitiam et gloriam
21. He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
22. civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens et destruxit robur fiduciæ ejus
22. The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23. qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam
23. He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
24. superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus qui in ira operatur superbiam
24. The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
25. desideria occidunt pigrum noluerunt enim quicquam manus ejus operari
25. Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
26. tota die concupiscit et desiderat qui autem justus est tribuet et non cessabit
26. He longeth and desireth all the day : but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
27. hostiæ impiorum abominabiles quia offeruntur ex scelere
27. The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.
28. testis mendax peribit vir obœdiens loquitur victoriam
28. A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
29. vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam
29. The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
30. non est sapientia non est prudentia non est consilium contra Dominum
30. There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.
31. equus paratur ad diem belli Dominus autem salutem tribuet
31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
