सूक्ति ग्रन्थ 19

1Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips, and unwise.

2Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.

3The folly of a man supplanteth his seeps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.

4Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

5A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

6Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

7The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

8But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.

9A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

10Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.

11The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs.

12As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.

13A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.

14House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.

15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.

17He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.

18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.

19He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away he shall add another thing.

20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.

21There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

22A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.

23The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.

24The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

25The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

26He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.

27Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.

28An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

29Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

1[Melior est pauper qui ambulat in simplicitate sua quam dives torquens labia sua, et insipiens.

2Ubi non est scientia animæ, non est bonum, et qui festinus est pedibus offendet.

3Stultitia hominis supplantat gressus ejus, et contra Deum fervet animo suo.

4Divitiæ addunt amicos plurimos; a paupere autem et hi quos habuit separantur.

5Testis falsus non erit impunitus, et qui mendacia loquitur non effugiet.

6Multi colunt personam potentis, et amici sunt dona tribuentis.

7Fratres hominis pauperis oderunt eum; insuper et amici procul recesserunt ab eo.] [Qui tantum verba sectatur nihil habebit;

8qui autem possessor est mentis diligit animam suam, et custos prudentiæ inveniet bona.

9Falsus testis non erit impunitus, et qui loquitur mendacia peribit.

10Non decent stultum deliciæ, nec servum dominari principibus.

11Doctrina viri per patientiam noscitur, et gloria ejus est iniqua prætergredi.

12Sicut fremitus leonis, ita et regis ira, et sicut ros super herbam, ita et hilaritas ejus.

13Dolor patris filius stultus, et tecta jugiter perstillantia litigiosa mulier.

14Domus et divitiæ dantur a parentibus; a Domino autem proprie uxor prudens.

15Pigredo immittit soporem, et anima dissoluta esuriet.

16Qui custodit mandatum custodit animam suam; qui autem negligit viam suam mortificabitur.

17Fœneratur Domino qui miseretur pauperis, et vicissitudinem suam reddet ei.

18Erudi filium tuum; ne desperes: ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.

19Qui impatiens est sustinebit damnum, et cum rapuerit, aliud apponet.

20Audi consilium, et suscipe disciplinam, ut sis sapiens in novissimis tuis.

21Multæ cogitationes in corde viri; voluntas autem Domini permanebit.

22Homo indigens misericors est, et melior est pauper quam vir mendax.

23Timor Domini ad vitam, et in plenitudine commorabitur absque visitatione pessima.]

24[Abscondit piger manum suam sub ascella, nec ad os suum applicat eam.

25Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit; si autem corripueris sapientem, intelliget disciplinam.

26Qui affligit patrem, et fugat matrem, ignominiosus est et infelix.

27Non cesses, fili, audire doctrinam, nec ignores sermones scientiæ.

28Testis iniquus deridet judicium, et os impiorum devorat iniquitatem.

29Parata sunt derisoribus judicia, et mallei percutientes stultorum corporibus.]

1Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.

2Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.

3The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God.

4Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.

5A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.

6Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.

7The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.

8But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.

9A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.

10Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.

11The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

12Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.

13A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.

14A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.

15Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.

16Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.

17Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.

18Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.

19Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.

20Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.

21There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

22An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.

23The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.

24The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

25When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.

26Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.

27Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.

28An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.

29Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish.