21:1 As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will, he shall turn it.

21:1 sicut divisiones aquarum ita cor regis in manu Domini quocumque voluerit inclinabit illud

21:2 Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.

21:2 omnis via viri recta sibi videtur adpendit autem corda Dominus

21:3 To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.

21:3 facere misericordiam et iudicium magis placent Domino quam victimae

21:4 Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.

21:4 exaltatio oculorum et dilatatio cordis lucerna impiorum peccatum

21:5 The thoughts of the industrious always bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.

21:5 cogitationes robusti semper in abundantia omnis autem piger semper in egestate

21:6 He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.

21:6 qui congregat thesauros lingua mendacii vanus est et inpingetur ad laqueos mortis

21:7 The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment.

21:7 rapinae impiorum detrahent eos quia noluerunt facere iudicium

21:8 The perverse way of a man is strange: but as for him that is pure, his work is right.

21:8 perversa via viri aliena est qui autem mundus est rectum opus eius

21:9 It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.

21:9 melius est sedere in angulo domatis quam cum muliere litigiosa et in domo communi

21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.

21:10 anima impii desiderat malum non miserebitur proximo suo

21:11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.

21:11 multato pestilente sapientior erit parvulus et si sectetur sapientem sumet scientiam

21:12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.

21:12 excogitat iustus de domo impii ut detrahat impios in malum

21:13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.

21:13 qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis et ipse clamabit et non exaudietur

21:14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.

21:14 munus absconditum extinguet iras et donum in sinu indignationem maximam

21:15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.

21:15 gaudium iusto est facere iudicium et pavor operantibus iniquitatem

21:16 A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.

21:16 vir qui erraverit a via doctrinae in coetu gigantum commorabitur

21:17 He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.

21:17 qui diligit epulas in egestate erit qui amat vinum et pinguia non ditabitur

21:18 The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.

21:18 pro iusto datur impius et pro rectis iniquus

21:19 It is better to dwell in a wilderness, than with a quarrelsome and passionate woman.

21:19 melius est habitare in terra deserta quam cum muliere rixosa et iracunda

21:20 There is a treasure to be desired, and oil in the dwelling of the just: and the foolish man shall spend it.

21:20 thesaurus desiderabilis et oleum in habitaculo iusti et inprudens homo dissipabit illud

21:21 He that followeth justice and mercy, shall find life, justice, and glory.

21:21 qui sequitur iustitiam et misericordiam inveniet vitam et iustitiam et gloriam

21:22 The wise man hath scaled the city of the strong, and hath cast down the strength of the confidence thereof.

21:22 civitatem fortium ascendit sapiens et destruxit robur fiduciae eius

21:23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

21:23 qui custodit os suum et linguam suam custodit ab angustiis animam suam

21:24 The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.

21:24 superbus et arrogans vocatur indoctus qui in ira operatur superbiam

21:25 Desires kill the slothful: for his hands have refused to work at all.

21:25 desideria occidunt pigrum noluerunt enim quicquam manus eius operari

21:26 He longeth and desireth all the day: but he that is just, will give, and will not cease.

21:26 tota die concupiscit et desiderat qui autem iustus est tribuet et non cessabit

21:27 The sacrifices of the wicked are abominable, because they are offered of wickedness.

21:27 hostiae impiorum abominabiles quia offeruntur ex scelere

21:28 A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.

21:28 testis mendax peribit vir oboediens loquitur victoriam

21:29 The wicked man impudently hardeneth his face: but he that is righteous, correcteth his way.

21:29 vir impius procaciter obfirmat vultum suum qui autem rectus est corrigit viam suam

21:30 There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel against the Lord.

21:30 non est sapientia non est prudentia non est consilium contra Dominum

21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle: but the Lord giveth safety.

21:31 equus paratur ad diem belli Dominus autem salutem tribuet