Liber Proverbiorum, 16

1. Hominis est animum praeparare, et Domini est responsio linguae.

1. The plans of the mind belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. Omnes viae hominis purae sunt oculis eius, spirituum ponderator est Dominus.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit.

3. Revela Domino opera tua, et dirigentur cogitationes tuae.

3. Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

4. Universa secundum proprium finem operatus est Dominus; impium quoque ad diem malum.

4. The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

5. Abominatio Domini est omnis arrogans; manus in manu, non erit innocens.

5. Every one who is arrogant is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

6. Misericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas, et in timore Domini declinatur a malo.

6. By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

7. Cum placuerint Domino viae hominis, inimicos quoque eius convertet ad pacem.

7. When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Melius est parum cum iustitia quam multi fructus sine aequitate.

8. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

9. Cor hominis disponit viam suam, sed Domini est dirigere gressus eius.

9. A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divinatio in labiis regis, in iudicio non errabit os eius.

10. Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.

11. Pondus et statera iusta Domini sunt, et opera eius omnes lapides sacculi.

11. A just balance and scales are the LORD's; all the weights in the bag are his work.

12. Abominantur reges agere impie, quoniam iustitia firmatur solium.

12. It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

13. Voluntas regum labia iusta; qui recta loquitur, diligetur.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

14. Indignatio regis nuntii mortis, et vir sapiens placabit eam.

14. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

15. In lumine vultus regis vita, et voluntas eius quasi imber serotinus.

15. In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

16. Possidere sapientiam quanto melius est auro; et acquirere prudentiam pretiosius est argento.

16. To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. Semita iustorum declinare a malo; custos animae suae, qui servat viam suam.

17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.

18. Contritionem praecedit superbia, et ante ruinam exaltatio spiritus.

18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Melius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis.

19. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. Eruditus in verbo reperiet bona; et, qui sperat in Domino, beatus est.

20. He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.

21. Qui sapiens est corde, appellabitur prudens; et dulcedo labiorum addet doctrinam.

21. The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

22. Fons vitae eruditio possidentis; poena stultorum stultitia.

22. Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.

23. Cor sapientis erudiet os eius et labiis eius addet doctrinam.

23. The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

24. Favus mellis composita verba, dulcedo animae et sanitas ossium.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

25. Est via, quae videtur homini recta, et novissima eius ducunt ad mortem.

25. There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

26. Anima laborantis laborat sibi, quia compulit eum os suum.

26. A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

27. Vir impius fodit malum, et in labiis eius quasi ignis ardens.

27. A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

28. Homo perversus suscitat lites, et mussitator separat familiares.

28. A perverse man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

29. Vir iniquus lactat amicum suum et ducit eum per viam non bonam.

29. A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

30. Qui attonitis oculis cogitat prava, comprimens labia sua perficit malum.

30. He who winks his eyes plans perverse things, he who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.

31. Corona dignitatis canities, quae in viis iustitiae reperietur.

31. A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

32. Melior est patiens viro forti, et, qui dominatur animo suo, expugnatore urbium.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. Sortes mittuntur in sinum, sed a Domino temperantur.

33. The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.