The Message Bible MSG
The Latin Vulgate VUL
1 There are also these proverbs of Solomon, collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
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haec quoque parabolae Salomonis quas transtulerunt viri Ezechiae regis Iuda
2 God delights in concealing things; scientists delight in discovering things.
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gloria Dei celare verbum et gloria regum investigare sermonem
3 Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth, the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.
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caelum sursum et terra deorsum et cor regum inscrutabile
4 Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
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aufer robiginem de argento et egredietur vas purissimum
5 Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring.
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aufer impietatem de vultu regis et firmabitur iustitia thronus eius
6 Don't work yourself into the spotlight; don't push your way into the place of prominence.
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ne gloriosus appareas coram rege et in loco magnorum ne steteris
7 It's better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted.
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melius est enim ut dicatur tibi ascende huc quam ut humilieris coram principe
8 Don't jump to conclusions - there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
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quae viderunt oculi tui ne proferas in iurgio cito ne postea emendare non possis cum dehonestaveris amicum tuum
9 In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences;
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causam tuam tracta cum amico tuo et secretum extraneo non reveles
10 Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.
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ne forte insultet tibi cum audierit et exprobrare non cesset
11 The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,
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mala aurea in lectis argenteis qui loquitur verbum in tempore suo
12 And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
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inauris aurea et margaritum fulgens qui arguit sapientem et aurem oboedientem
13 Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat - refreshing!
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sicut frigus nivis in die messis ita legatus fidelis ei qui misit eum animam illius requiescere facit
14 Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.
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nubes et ventus et pluviae non sequentes vir gloriosus et promissa non conplens
15 Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. A Person Without Self-Control
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patientia lenietur princeps et lingua mollis confringet duritiam
16 When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;
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mel invenisti comede quod sufficit tibi ne forte saturatus evomas illud
17 And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.
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subtrahe pedem tuum de domo proximi tui nequando satiatus oderit te
18 Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.
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iaculum et gladius et sagitta acuta homo qui loquitur contra proximum suum testimonium falsum
19 Trusting a double-crosser when you're in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
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dens putridus et pes lapsus qui sperat super infideli in die angustiae
20 Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds.
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et amittit pallium in die frigoris acetum in nitro et qui cantat carmina cordi pessimo
21 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he's thirsty, bring him a drink.
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si esurierit inimicus tuus ciba illum et si sitierit da ei aquam bibere
22 Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after you.
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prunam enim congregabis super caput eius et Dominus reddet tibi
23 A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
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ventus aquilo dissipat pluvias et facies tristis linguam detrahentem
24 Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack than share a mansion with a nagging spouse.
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melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi
25 Like a cool drink of water when you're worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend.
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aqua frigida animae sitienti et nuntius bonus de terra longinqua
26 A good person who gives in to a bad person is a muddied spring, a polluted well.
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fons turbatus pede et vena corrupta iustus cadens coram impio
27 It's not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you.
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sicut qui mel multum comedit non est ei bonum sic qui scrutator est maiestatis opprimitur gloria
28 A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.
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sicut urbs patens et absque murorum ambitu ita vir qui non potest in loquendo cohibere spiritum suum
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