Proverbs 15

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NOVA VULGATA
1 A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.	1 Responsio mollis frangit iram, sermo durus suscitat furorem.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.	2 Lingua sapientium stillat scientiam, os fatuorum ebullit stultitiam.
3 In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil.	3 In omni loco oculi Domini contemplantur malos et bonos.
4 A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.	4 Lingua placabilis lignum vitae, sed obliquitas in ea conteret spiritum.
5 A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.	5 Stultus irridet disciplinam patris sui; qui autem custodit increpationes, astutior fiet.
6 The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.	6 In domo iusti divitiae plurimae, et in fructibus impii conturbatio.
7 The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.	7 Labia sapientium disseminabunt scientiam; cor stultorum non rectum erit.
8 The sacrifices of the impious are abominable to the Lord. The vows of the just are appeasing.	8 Victimae impiorum abominabiles Domino; vota iustorum grata sunt ei.
9 The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.	9 Abominatio est Domino via impii; qui sequitur iustitiam, diligetur.
10 Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.	10 Admonitio mala deserenti viam; qui increpationes odit, morietur.
11 Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men!	11 Infernus et Perditio coram Domino, quanto magis corda filiorum hominum!
12 He who corrupts himself does not love the one who afflicts him, nor will he step toward the wise.	12 Non amat derisor eum, qui se corripit, nec ad sapientes graditur.
13 A rejoicing heart gladdens the face. But by the grief of the soul, the spirit is cast down.	13 Cor gaudens exhilarat faciem, in maerore animi deicitur spiritus.
14 The heart of the wise seeks doctrine. And the mouth of the foolish feeds on ignorance.	14 Cor sapientis quaerit doctrinam, et os stultorum pascitur stultitia.
15 All the days of the poor are evil. A secure mind is like a continual feast.	15 Omnes dies pauperis mali; hilaris autem corde quasi iuge convivium.
16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures and dissatisfaction.	16 Melius est parum cum timore Domini quam thesauri magni cum sollicitudine.
17 It is better to be called to vegetables with charity, than to a fatted calf with hatred.	17 Melius est demensum holerum cum caritate quam vitulus saginatus cum odio.
18 A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.	18 Vir iracundus provocat rixas; qui patiens est, mitigat lites.
19 The way of the slothful is like a hedge of thorns. The way of the just is without offense.	19 Iter pigrorum quasi saepes spinarum, via sollertium complanata.
20 A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.	20 Filius sapiens laetificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.
21 Folly is gladness to the foolish. And the prudent man sets his own steps in order.	21 Stultitia gaudium sensu carenti; et vir prudens dirigit gressus suos.
22 Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.	22 Dissipantur cogitationes, ubi non est consilium; ubi vero sunt plures consiliarii, confirmantur.
23 A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.	23 Laetatur homo in responsione oris sui, et sermo opportunus est optimus.
24 The path of life is for the wise above, so that he may turn away from the end of Hell.	24 Semita vitae sursum est viro erudito, ut declinet de inferno deorsum.
25 The Lord will demolish the house of the arrogant. And He will make firm the borders of the widow.	25 Domum superborum demolietur Dominus et firmos faciet terminos viduae.
26 Evil intentions are an abomination to the Lord. And pure conversation, most beautiful, shall be confirmed by him.	26 Abominatio Domini cogitationes malae, et purus sermo pulcherrimus.
27 Whoever pursues avarice disturbs his own house. But whoever hates bribes shall live. Through mercy and faith, sins are purged. But through the fear of the Lord, each one turns aside from evil.	27 Conturbat domum suam, qui sectatur avaritiam; qui autem odit munera, vivet.
28 The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.	28 Mens iusti meditatur, ut respondeat; os impiorum redundat malis.
29 The Lord is distant from the impious. And he will heed the prayers of the just.	29 Longe est Dominus ab impiis et orationes iustorum exaudiet.
30 The light of the eyes rejoices the soul. A good reputation fattens the bones.	30 Lux oculorum laetificat animam, fama bona impinguat ossa.
31 The ear that listens to the reproofs of life shall abide in the midst of the wise.	31 Auris, quae audit increpationes vitae, in medio sapientium commorabitur.
32 Whoever rejects discipline despises his own soul. But whoever agrees to correction is a possessor of the heart.	32 Qui abicit disciplinam, despicit animam suam; qui autem acquiescit increpationibus, possessor est cordis.
33 The fear of the Lord is the discipline of wisdom. And humility precedes glory.	33 Timor Domini disciplina sapientiae, et gloriam praecedit humilitas.