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