Old Testament
Proverbs
Sicut divisiones aquarum, ita cor regis in manu Domini: quocumque voluerit, inclinabit illud.
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.
Sicut divisiones de aquas, ita corde de rege in manu de Domino: quocumque vol, inclina illo.
Omnis via viri recta sibi videtur: appendit autem corda Dominus.
Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.
Omni via de viro rectus ad se vide se: Domino autem appende cordes.
Facere misericordiam et judicium magis placet Domino quam victimæ.
To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.
Facere misericordia et iudicio magis place ad Domino quam de victima.
Exaltatio oculorum est dilatatio cordis; lucerna impiorum peccatum.
Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.
Exaltatione de oculos es dilatatione de corde; lucerna impio peccato.
Cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia; omnis autem piger semper in egestate est.
The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.
Cogitationes robusta semper in abundantia; omni autem pigro semper in egestate es.
Qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus et excors est, et impingetur ad laqueos mortis.
He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.
Qui congrega thesauros lingua de mendacio vana et excorde es, et impinge ad laqueos de morte.
Rapinæ impiorum detrahent eos, quia noluerunt facere judicium.
The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.
Rapino de impio detrahe illos, quia ne vol facere iudicio.
Perversa via viri aliena est; qui autem mundus est, rectum opus ejus.
The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.
Perverso via de viro aliena es; qui autem mundo es, rectus opere de illo.
Melius est sedere in angulo domatis, quam cum muliere litigiosa, et in domo communi.
It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.
Melius es sede in angulo domato, quam cum muliere litigiosa, et in domo communi.
Anima impii desiderat malum: non miserebitur proximo suo.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
Anima impio desidera malo: non misereor proximo suo.
Mulctato pestilente, sapientior erit parvulus, et si sectetur sapientem, sumet scientiam.
When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
Mulctato pestilente, sapiens es parvulo, et si secta sapiens, sume scientia.
Excogitat justus de domo impii, ut detrahat impios a malo.
The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
Iusto excogita de domo de impio, ut detrahe impio ab malo.
Qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis, et ipse clamabit, et non exaudietur.
He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
Qui obtura aure suo ad clamore de paupere, et ipso clama, et non exaudi.
Munus absconditum extinguit iras, et donum in sinu indignationem maximam.
A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
Munere absconditus extingue iras, et dono in sinu indignatione magna.
Gaudium justo est facere judicium, et pavor operantibus iniquitatem.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
Gaudio iusto es facere iudicio, et pavore operor iniquitate.
Vir qui erraverit a via doctrinæ in cœtu gigantum commorabitur.
A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
Viro qui erra ab via de doctrina in coetu de gigantos commoror.
Qui diligit epulas in egestate erit; qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur.
He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
Qui dilige epulas in egestate es; qui ama vino et pinguis non dita.
Pro justo datur impius, et pro rectis iniquus.
The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
Pro iusto da impio, et pro rectus iniquo.
Melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda.
It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.
Melius es habita in terra desere quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda.
Thesaurus desiderabilis, et oleum in habitaculo justi: et imprudens homo dissipabit illud.
There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.
Thesauro desiderabili, et oleo in habitaculo iusto: et imprudenti homine dissipa illo.
Qui sequitur justitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam, justitiam, et gloriam.
He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.
Qui seque iustitia et misericordia inveni vita, iustitia, et gloria.
Civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens, et destruxit robur fiduciæ ejus.
The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Civitate forti sape ascende, et destruca robore de fiducia de illo.
Qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam.
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
Qui custodi ore suo et lingua suo custodi ab angustias anima suo.
Superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus, qui in ira operatur superbiam.
The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
Superbo et arroga voca inde, qui in ira operor superbia.
Desideria occidunt pigrum: noluerunt enim quidquam manus ejus operari.
Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.
Desiderios occide pigro: ne vol nam ullo manus de illo operor.
Tota die concupiscit et desiderat; qui autem justus est, tribuet, et non cessabit.
He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.
Toto die concupisce et desidera; qui autem iusto es, tribue, et non cessa.
Hostiæ impiorum abominabiles, quia offeruntur ex scelere.
The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.
Aostias impio abominabile, quia offer ex scelere.
Testis mendax peribit; vir obediens loquetur victoriam.
A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
Teste mendace peri; viro obedi loque victoria.
Vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum; qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam.
The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.
Viro impio procaciter obfirma vultu suo; qui autem rectus es corrige via suo.
Non est sapientia, non est prudentia, non est consilium contra Dominum.
There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.
Non sapientia es, non prudentia es, non consilio es contra Domino.
Equus paratur ad diem belli; Dominus autem salutem tribuit.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.
Equo para ad die de bello; domino autem tribue salute.
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