Proverbiorum 29
1 Viro, qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus: et eum sanitas non sequetur.
A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 In multiplicatione iustorum lætabitur vulgus: cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.
When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 Vir, qui amat sapientiam, lætificat patrem suum: qui autem nutrit scorta, perdet substantiam.
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 Rex iustus erigit terram, vir avarus destruet eam.
A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
5 Homo, qui blandis, fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo, rete expandit gressibus eius.
A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus: et iustus laudabit atque gaudebit.
In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
7 Novit iustus causam pauperum: impius ignorat scientiam.
The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
8 Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem: sapientes vero avertunt furorem.
Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
9 Vir sapiens, si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.
If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
10 Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem: iusti autem quærunt animam eius.
Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
11 Totum spiritum suum profert stultus: sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.
A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
12 Princeps, qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.
Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
13 Pauper, et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.
The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
14 Rex, qui iudicat in veritate pauperes, thronus eius in æternum firmabitur.
A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15 Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam: puer autem, qui dimittitur voluntati suæ, confundit matrem suam.
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
16 In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera: et iusti ruinas eorum videbunt.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
17 Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
18 Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus: qui vero custodit legem, beatus est.
Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19 Servus verbis non potest erudiri: quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.
A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20 Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est, quam illius correptio.
Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
21 Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum, postea sentiet eum contumacem.
He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
22 Vir iracundus provocat rixas: et qui ad indignandum facilis est, erit ad peccandum proclivior.
An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 Superbum sequitur humilitas: et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.
The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
24 Qui cum fure participat, odit animam suam: adiurantem audit, et non indicat.
He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
25 Qui timet hominem, cito corruet: qui sperat in Domino, sublevabitur.
The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
26 Multi requirunt faciem principis: et iudicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.
Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
27 Abominantur iusti virum impium: et abominantur impii eos, qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius, extra perditionem erit.
A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
