Proverbiorum 15
1 [Responsio mollis frangit iram; sermo durus suscitat furorem.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 Lingua sapientium ornat scientiam; os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 In omni loco, oculi Domini contemplantur bonos et malos.
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 Lingua placabilis lignum vitæ; quæ autem immoderata est conteret spiritum.
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5 Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui; qui autem custodit increpationes astutior fiet. In abundanti justitia virtus maxima est: cogitationes autem impiorum eradicabuntur.
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 Domus justi plurima fortitudo, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam; cor stultorum dissimile erit.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
8 Victimæ impiorum abominabiles Domino; vota justorum placabilia.
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
9 Abominatio est Domino via impii; qui sequitur justitiam diligitur ab eo.
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitæ; qui increpationes odit, morietur.
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.
Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? (Sheol h7585)
12 Non amat pestilens eum qui se corripit, nec ad sapientes graditur.]
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 [Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem; in mœrore animi dejicitur spiritus.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 Cor sapientis quærit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur imperitia.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 Omnes dies pauperis, mali; secura mens quasi juge convivium.
All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.
16 Melius est parum cum timore Domini, quam thesauri magni et insatiabiles.
Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
17 Melius est vocari ad olera cum caritate, quam ad vitulum saginatum cum odio.
Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
18 Vir iracundus provocat rixas; qui patiens est mitigat suscitatas.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
19 Iter pigrorum quasi sepes spinarum; via justorum absque offendiculo.
The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
20 Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Stultitia gaudium stulto, et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.
Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Dissipantur cogitationes ubi non est consilium; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 Lætatur homo in sententia oris sui, et sermo opportunus est optimus.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. (Sheol h7585)
25 [Domum superborum demolietur Dominus, et firmos faciet terminos viduæ.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Abominatio Domini cogitationes malæ, et purus sermo pulcherrimus firmabitur ab eo.
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
27 Conturbat domum suam qui sectatur avaritiam; qui autem odit munera, vivet. Per misericordiam et fidem purgantur peccata: per timorem autem Domini declinat omnis a malo.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 Mens justi meditatur obedientiam; os impiorum redundat malis.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Longe est Dominus ab impiis, et orationes justorum exaudiet.
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 Lux oculorum lætificat animam; fama bona impinguat ossa.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 Auris quæ audit increpationes vitæ in medio sapientium commorabitur.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 Qui abjicit disciplinam despicit animam suam; qui autem acquiescit increpationibus possessor est cordis.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 Timor Domini disciplina sapientiæ, et gloriam præcedit humilitas.]
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
