Proverbs 12

1He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof, is foolish.

Qui diligit disciplinam diligit scientiam; qui autem odit increpationes insipiens est.

2He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his own devices, doth wickedly.

Qui bonus est hauriet gratiam a Domino; qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis impie agit.

3Man shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved.

Non roborabitur homo ex impietate, et radix justorum non commovebitur.

4A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is as rottenness in his bones.

Mulier diligens corona est viro suo; et putredo in ossibus ejus, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.

5The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

Cogitationes justorum judicia, et consilia impiorum fraudulenta.

6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them.

Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini; os justorum liberabit eos.

7Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.

Verte impios, et non erunt; domus autem justorum permanebit.

8A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

Doctrina sua noscetur vir; qui autem vanus et excors est patebit contemptui.

9Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi quam gloriosus et indigens pane.

10The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

Novit justus jumentorum suorum animas; viscera autem impiorum crudelia.

11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.

12The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum; radix autem justorum proficiet.

13For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.

Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo; effugiet autem justus de angustia.

14By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.

De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et juxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.

Via stulti recta in oculis ejus; qui autem sapiens est audit consilia.

16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.

Fatuus statim indicat iram suam; qui autem dissimulat injuriam callidus est.

17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

Qui quod novit loquitur, index justitiæ est; qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.

18There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.

19The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum; qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.

20Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

Dolus in corde cogitantium mala; qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.

21Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Non contristabit justum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.

22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.

Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia; qui autem fideliter agunt placent ei.

23A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

Homo versatus celat scientiam, et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.

24The hand of the valiant shall bear rule: but that which is slothful shall be under tribute.

Manus fortium dominabitur; quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.

25Grief in the heart of a man shall bring him low, but with a good word he shall be made glad.

Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.

26He that neglecteth a loss for the sake of a friend, is just: but the way of the wicked shall deceive them.

Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, justus est; iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.

27The deceitful man shall not find gain: but the substance of a just man shall be precious gold.

Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum, et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.

28In the path of justice is life: but the bye-way leadeth to death.

In semita justitiæ vita; iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.