Proverbs 13

DOUAI-RHEIMS	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved.	1 A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked.	2 From the fruit of his own month, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.	3 Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
4 The sluggard willeth and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.	4 The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
5 The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded.	5 The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.	6 Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner.
7 One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches.	7 One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.
8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.	8 The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction.
9 The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.	9 The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished.
10 Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.	10 Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.
11 Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.	11 Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.	12 Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life.
13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.	13 Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.	14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.	15 Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.
16 The prudent mall doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.	16 The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.	17 The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof, shall be glorified.	18 Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.	19 The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.	20 Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
21 ,21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.	21 Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.	22 The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.	23 Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.
24 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes.	24 He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the wicked is never to be filled.	25 The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.