Proverbs 10

1A wise son maketh the father glad: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.

2Treasures of wickedness shall profit nothing: but justice shall deliver from death.

3The Lord will not afflict the soul of the just with famine, and he will disappoint the deceitful practices of the wicked.

4The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away.

5He that gathered in the harvest is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.

6The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot.

8The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.

9He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.

10He that winketh with the eye shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

11The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.

12Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.

13In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

15The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

16The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

17The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

18Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

19In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

21The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

22The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.

23A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

24That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

25As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

26As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

27The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

29The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

30The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

31The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.

32The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.

1[Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, filius vero stultus mœstitia est matris suæ.

2Nil proderunt thesauri impietatis, justitia vero liberabit a morte.

3Non affliget Dominus fame animam justi, et insidias impiorum subvertet.

4Egestatem operata est manus remissa; manus autem fortium divitias parat. Qui nititur mendaciis, hic pascit ventos; idem autem ipse sequitur aves volantes.

5Qui congregat in messe, filius sapiens est; qui autem stertit æstate, filius confusionis.

6Benedictio Domini super caput justi; os autem impiorum operit iniquitas.

7Memoria justi cum laudibus, et nomen impiorum putrescet.

8Sapiens corde præcepta suscipit; stultus cæditur labiis.

9Qui ambulat simpliciter ambulat confidenter; qui autem depravat vias suas manifestus erit.

10Qui annuit oculo dabit dolorem; et stultus labiis verberabitur.]

11[Vena vitæ os justi, et os impiorum operit iniquitatem.

12Odium suscitat rixas, et universa delicta operit caritas.

13In labiis sapientis invenitur sapientia, et virga in dorso ejus qui indiget corde.

14Sapientes abscondunt scientiam; os autem stulti confusioni proximum est.

15Substantia divitis, urbs fortitudinis ejus; pavor pauperum egestas eorum.

16Opus justi ad vitam, fructus autem impii ad peccatum.

17Via vitæ custodienti disciplinam; qui autem increpationes relinquit, errat.

18Abscondunt odium labia mendacia; qui profert contumeliam, insipiens est.

19In multiloquio non deerit peccatum, qui autem moderatur labia sua prudentissimus est.

20Argentum electum lingua justi; cor autem impiorum pro nihilo.

21Labia justi erudiunt plurimos; qui autem indocti sunt in cordis egestate morientur.]

22[Benedictio Domini divites facit, nec sociabitur eis afflictio.

23Quasi per risum stultus operatur scelus, sapientia autem est viro prudentia.

24Quod timet impius veniet super eum; desiderium suum justus dabitur.

25Quasi tempestas transiens non erit impius; justus autem quasi fundamentum sempiternum.

26Sicut acetum dentibus, et fumus oculis, sic piger his qui miserunt eum.

27Timor Domini apponet dies, et anni impiorum breviabuntur.

28Exspectatio justorum lætitia, spes autem impiorum peribit.

29Fortitudo simplicis via Domini, et pavor his qui operantur malum.

30Justus in æternum non commovebitur, impii autem non habitabunt super terram.

31Os justi parturiet sapientiam; lingua pravorum peribit.

32Labia justi considerant placita, et os impiorum perversa.]

1A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

2Treasures of impiety will profit nothing. Truly, justice shall liberate from death.

3The Lord will not afflict with famine the soul of the just, and he will overthrow the treacheries of the impious.

4The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.

5He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion.

6The blessing of the Lord is on the head of the just. But iniquity covers the mouth of the impious.

7The remembrance of the just is with praises. And the name of the impious shall decay.

8The wise of heart accept precepts. The foolish are cut down by the lips.

9He who walks in simplicity walks in confidence. But he who corrupts his ways shall be discovered.

10He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

11The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.

12Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.

13In the lips of the wise, wisdom is discovered. And a rod is for the back of one who lacks heart.

14The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.

15The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.

16The work of the just is unto life. But the fruit of the impious is unto sin.

17The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray.

18Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.

19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.

20The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.

21The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.

22The blessing of the Lord causes riches. Affliction will not be a companion to them.

23The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.

24What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire.

25Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.

26Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.

27The fear of the Lord adds days. And the years of the impious will be shortened.

28The expectation of the just is rejoicing. But the hope of the impious will perish.

29The strength of the simple is the way of the Lord, and it is fear to those who work evil.

30The just in eternity shall not be moved. But the impious will not live upon the earth.

31The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom. The tongue of the depraved will perish.

32The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities.