Liber Proverbiorum, 25
1. Hae quoque parabolae Salomonis, quas transcripse runt viri Ezechiae regis Iudae.
1. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezeki'ah king of Judah copied.
2. Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
3. Caelum prae altitudine et terra prae profunditate, et cor regum inscrutabile.
3. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
4. Aufer scorias de argento, et egredietur vas pro argentario.
4. Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
5. Aufer impium de conspectu regis, et firmabitur iustitia thronus eius.
5. take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Ne gloriosus appareas coram rege et in loco magnorum ne steteris.
6. Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great;
7. Melius est enim ut dicatur tibi: “Ascende huc”, quam ut humilieris coram principe.
7. for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince. What your eyes have seen
8. Quae viderunt oculi tui, ne proferas in iurgio cito, quoniam quid facies postea, cum dehonestaverit te amicus tuus?
8. do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9. Causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo et secretum extranei ne reveles,
9. Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not disclose another's secret;
10. ne forte insultet tibi, cum audierit, et contumelia tua revocari non poterit.
10. lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
11. Mala aurea in ornatibus argenteis, verbum prolatum in tempore suo.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12. Inauris aurea et margaritum fulgens sapiens, qui arguit super aurem audientem.
12. Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13. Sicut frigus nivis in die messis, ita legatus fidelis ei, qui misit eum: animam ipsius recreat.
13. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14. Nubes et ventus et pluviae non sequentes vir gloriosus et promissa non complens.
14. Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
15. Patientia lenietur princeps, et lingua mollis confringet ossa.
15. With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
16. Mel invenisti? Comede, quod sufficit tibi, ne forte satiatus evomas illud.
16. If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you be sated with it and vomit it.
17. Subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui, ne quando satiatus oderit te.
17. Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18. Malleus et gladius et sagitta acuta homo, qui loquitur contra proximum suum falsum testimonium.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19. Dens putridus et pes vacillans, qui sperat super infideli in die angustiae.
19. Trust in a faithless man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
20. Sicut exuens pallium in die frigoris, sicut acetum in nitro, qui cantat carmina cordi tristi.
20. He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on a wound.
21. Si esurierit inimicus tuus, ciba illum; si sitierit, pota illum:
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22. prunas enim congregabis super caput eius, et Dominus reddet tibi.
22. for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23. Ventus aquilo parturit pluvias, et faciem tristem lingua detrahens.
23. The north wind brings forth rain; and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24. Melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi.
24. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25. Aqua frigida animae sitienti et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua.
25. Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26. Fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta iustus cadens coram impio.
26. Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27. Mel nimium comedere non est bonum, nec quaestus gloriae est gloria.
27. It is not good to eat much honey, so be sparing of complimentary words.
28. Urbs diruta et absque muro vir, qui non potest cohibere spiritum suum.
28. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
