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The Darby Translation DBY
1 sicut divisiones aquarum ita cor regis in manu Domini quocumque voluerit inclinabit illud
1
The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
2 omnis via viri recta sibi videtur adpendit autem corda Dominus
2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
3 facere misericordiam et iudicium magis placent Domino quam victimae
3
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
4 exaltatio oculorum et dilatatio cordis lucerna impiorum peccatum
4
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia omnis autem piger semper in egestate
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The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
6 qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus est et inpingetur ad laqueos mortis
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The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
7 rapinae impiorum detrahent eos quia noluerunt facere iudicium
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The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
8 perversa via viri aliena est qui autem mundus est rectum opus eius
8
Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.
9 melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
10 anima impii desiderat malum non miserebitur proximo suo
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The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 multato pestilente sapientior erit parvulus et si sectetur sapientem sumet scientiam
11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 excogitat iustus de domo impii ut detrahat impios in malum
12
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
13 qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis et ipse clamabit et non exaudietur
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
14 munus absconditum extinguet iras et donum in sinu indignationem maximam
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
15 gaudium iusto est facere iudicium et pavor operantibus iniquitatem
15
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
16 vir qui erraverit a via doctrinae in coetu gigantum commorabitur
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The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
17 qui diligit epulas in egestate erit qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur
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He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 pro iusto datur impius et pro rectis iniquus
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.
19 melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda
19
It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
20 thesaurus desiderabilis et oleum in habitaculo iusti et inprudens homo dissipabit illud
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There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
21 qui sequitur iustitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam et iustitiam et gloriam
21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens et destruxit robur fiduciae eius
22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam
23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus qui in ira operatur superbiam
24
Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 desideria occidunt pigrum noluerunt enim quicquam manus eius operari
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The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
26 tota die concupiscit et desiderat qui autem iustus est tribuet et non cessabit
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He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27 hostiae impiorum abominabiles quia offeruntur ex scelere
27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
28 testis mendax peribit vir oboediens loquitur victoriam
28
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
29 vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam
29
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
30 non est sapientia non est prudentia non est consilium contra Dominum
30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
31 equus paratur ad diem belli Dominus autem salutem tribuet
31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
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