सूक्ति ग्रन्थ 29

1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

2When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.

4A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

5A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

6A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.

7The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.

8Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.

9If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.

10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.

11A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards.

12A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

13The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

14The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

16When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

17Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

18When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.

19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

20Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.

21He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

22A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

23Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit.

24He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not.

25He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high.

26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.

27The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.

1[Viro qui corripientem dura cervice contemnit, repentinus ei superveniet interitus, et eum sanitas non sequetur.

2In multiplicatione justorum lætabitur vulgus; cum impii sumpserint principatum, gemet populus.

3Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.

4Rex justus erigit terram; vir avarus destruet eam.

5Homo qui blandis fictisque sermonibus loquitur amico suo rete expandit gressibus ejus.

6Peccantem virum iniquum involvet laqueus, et justus laudabit atque gaudebit.

7Novit justus causam pauperum; impius ignorat scientiam.

8Homines pestilentes dissipant civitatem; sapientes vero avertunt furorem.

9Vir sapiens si cum stulto contenderit, sive irascatur, sive rideat, non inveniet requiem.

10Viri sanguinum oderunt simplicem; justi autem quærunt animam ejus.

11Totum spiritum suum profert stultus; sapiens differt, et reservat in posterum.

12Princeps qui libenter audit verba mendacii, omnes ministros habet impios.

13Pauper et creditor obviaverunt sibi: utriusque illuminator est Dominus.

14Rex qui judicat in veritate pauperes, thronus ejus in æternum firmabitur.]

15[Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.

16In multiplicatione impiorum multiplicabuntur scelera, et justi ruinas eorum videbunt.

17Erudi filium tuum, et refrigerabit te, et dabit delicias animæ tuæ.

18Cum prophetia defecerit, dissipabitur populus; qui vero custodit legem beatus est.

19Servus verbis non potest erudiri, quia quod dicis intelligit, et respondere contemnit.

20Vidisti hominem velocem ad loquendum? stultitia magis speranda est quam illius correptio.

21Qui delicate a pueritia nutrit servum suum postea sentiet eum contumacem.]

22[Vir iracundus provocat rixas, et qui ad indignandum facilis est erit ad peccandum proclivior.

23Superbum sequitur humilitas, et humilem spiritu suscipiet gloria.

24Qui cum fure participat odit animam suam; adjurantem audit, et non indicat.

25Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.

26Multi requirunt faciem principis, et judicium a Domino egreditur singulorum.

27Abominantur justi virum impium, et abominantur impii eos qui in recta sunt via. Verbum custodiens filius extra perditionem erit.]

1The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.

2When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.

3The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.

4A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it.

5A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet.

6A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad.

7The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.

8Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.

9A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.

10Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.

11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.

12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.

13The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.

14The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.

15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.

16When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.

17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.

18When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.

19A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.

20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

21Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.

22A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.

23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.

24Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.

25Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.

26Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord.

27The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition.