The Latin Vulgate VUL
New King James Version NKJV
1 sicut divisiones aquarum ita cor regis in manu Domini quocumque voluerit inclinabit illud
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The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
2 omnis via viri recta sibi videtur adpendit autem corda Dominus
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.
3 facere misericordiam et iudicium magis placent Domino quam victimae
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To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4 exaltatio oculorum et dilatatio cordis lucerna impiorum peccatum
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A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.
5 cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia omnis autem piger semper in egestate
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
6 qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus est et inpingetur ad laqueos mortis
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Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death.
7 rapinae impiorum detrahent eos quia noluerunt facere iudicium
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The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.
8 perversa via viri aliena est qui autem mundus est rectum opus eius
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The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right.
9 melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
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Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10 anima impii desiderat malum non miserebitur proximo suo
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The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 multato pestilente sapientior erit parvulus et si sectetur sapientem sumet scientiam
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When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 excogitat iustus de domo impii ut detrahat impios in malum
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The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
13 qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis et ipse clamabit et non exaudietur
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Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.
14 munus absconditum extinguet iras et donum in sinu indignationem maximam
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A gift in secret pacifies anger, And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
15 gaudium iusto est facere iudicium et pavor operantibus iniquitatem
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It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
16 vir qui erraverit a via doctrinae in coetu gigantum commorabitur
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A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.
17 qui diligit epulas in egestate erit qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur
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He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 pro iusto datur impius et pro rectis iniquus
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The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright.
19 melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda
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Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20 thesaurus desiderabilis et oleum in habitaculo iusti et inprudens homo dissipabit illud
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There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.
21 qui sequitur iustitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam et iustitiam et gloriam
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He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness and honor.
22 civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens et destruxit robur fiduciae eius
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty, And brings down the trusted stronghold.
23 qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam
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Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
24 superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus qui in ira operatur superbiam
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A proud and haughty man--"Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.
25 desideria occidunt pigrum noluerunt enim quicquam manus eius operari
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The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor.
26 tota die concupiscit et desiderat qui autem iustus est tribuet et non cessabit
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He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare.
27 hostiae impiorum abominabiles quia offeruntur ex scelere
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The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
28 testis mendax peribit vir oboediens loquitur victoriam
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A false witness shall perish, But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
29 vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam
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A wicked man hardens his face, But as for the upright, he establishes his way.
30 non est sapientia non est prudentia non est consilium contra Dominum
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There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord.
31 equus paratur ad diem belli Dominus autem salutem tribuet
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The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.
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Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.