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1 haec quoque parabolae Salomonis quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiae regis Iuda
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1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
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2 gloria Dei celare verbum et gloria regum investigare sermonem
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
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3 caelum sursum et terra deorsum et cor regum inscrutabile
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3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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4 aufer robiginem de argento et egredietur vas purissimum
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4 Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith;
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5 aufer impietatem de vultu regis et firmabitur iustitia thronus eius
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5 remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
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6 ne gloriosus appareas coram rege et in loco magnorum ne steteris
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6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men;
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7 melius est enim ut dicatur tibi ascende huc quam ut humilieris coram principe
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7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
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8 quae viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in iurgio cito ne postea emendare non possis cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum
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8 do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
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9 causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo et secretum extraneo non reveles
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9 If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,
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10 ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit et exprobrare non cesset
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10 or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.
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11 mala aurea in lectis argenteis qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo
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11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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12 inauris aurea et margaritum fulgens qui arguit sapientem et aurem oboedientem
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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
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13 sicut frigus nivis in die messis ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum animam illius requiescere facit
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13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
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14 nubes et ventus et pluviae non sequentes vir gloriosus et promissa non conplens
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14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
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15 patientia lenietur princeps et lingua mollis confringet duritiam
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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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16 mel invenisti comede quod sufficit tibi ne forte saturatus evomas illud
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16 If you find honey, eat just enough-- too much of it, and you will vomit.
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17 subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui nequando satiatus oderit te
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17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house-- too much of you, and he will hate you.
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18 iaculum et gladius et sagitta acuta homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum testimonium falsum
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18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
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19 dens putridus et pes lapsus qui sperat super infideli in die angustiae
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19 Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
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20 et amittit pallium in die frigoris acetum in nitro et qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo
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20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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21 si esurierit inimicus tuus ciba illum et si sitierit da ei aquam bibere
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21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
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22 prunam enim congregabis super caput eius et Dominus reddet tibi
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22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
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23 ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias et facies tristis linguam detrahentem
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23 As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
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24 melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
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24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
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25 aqua frigida animae sitienti et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua
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25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
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26 fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta iustus cadens coram impio
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26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
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27 sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum sic qui scrutator est maiestatis opprimitur gloria
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27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
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28 sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum
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28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
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