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Proverbs 16 Latin original · 33 verses · some words can be tapped for a gloss
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Hominis est animam praeparare , et Domini gubernare linguam .
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
心中的謀算在乎人； 舌頭的應對由於耶和華。
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Omnes viae hominis patent oculis ejus ; spirituum ponderator est Dominus .
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the motives.
人一切所行的，在自己眼中看為清潔； 惟有耶和華衡量人心。
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Revela Domino opera tua , et dirigentur cogitationes tuae .
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
你所做的，要交託耶和華， 你所謀的，就必成立。
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Universa propter semetipsum operatus est Dominus ; impium quoque ad diem malum .
Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.
耶和華所造的，各適其用； 就是惡人也為禍患的日子所造。
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Abominatio Domini est omnis arrogans ; etiamsi manus ad manum fuerit , non est innocens . Initium viae bonae facere justitiam ; accepta est autem apud Deum magis quam immolare hostias .
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
凡心裏驕傲的，為耶和華所憎惡； 雖然連手，他必不免受罰。
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Misericordia et veritate redimitur iniquitas , et in timore Domini declinatur a malo .
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
因憐憫誠實，罪孽得贖； 敬畏耶和華的，遠離惡事。
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Cum placuerint Domino viae hominis , inimicos quoque ejus convertet ad pacem .
When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
人所行的，若蒙耶和華喜悅， 耶和華也使他的仇敵與他和好。
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Melius est parum cum justitia quam multi fructus cum iniquitate .
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
多有財利，行事不義， 不如少有財利，行事公義。
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Cor hominis disponit viam suam , sed Domini est dirigere gressus ejus .
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
人心籌算自己的道路； 惟耶和華指引他的腳步。
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Divinatio in labiis regis ; in judicio non errabit os ejus .
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
王的嘴中有神語， 審判之時，他的口必不差錯。
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Pondus et statera judicia Domini sunt , et opera ejus omnes lapides sacculi .
Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
公道的天平和秤都屬耶和華； 囊中一切法碼都為他所定。
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Abominabiles regi qui agunt impie , quoniam justitia firmatur solium .
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
作惡，為王所憎惡， 因國位是靠公義堅立。
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Voluntas regum labia justa ; qui recta loquitur diligetur .
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
公義的嘴為王所喜悅； 說正直話的，為王所喜愛。
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Indignatio regis nuntii mortis , et vir sapiens placabit eam .
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
王的震怒如殺人的使者； 但智慧人能止息王怒。
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In hilaritate vultus regis vita , et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus .
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
王的臉光使人有生命； 王的恩典好像春雲時雨。
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Posside sapientiam , quia auro melior est , et acquire prudentiam , quia pretiosior est argento .
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
得智慧勝似得金子； 選聰明強如選銀子。
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Semita justorum declinat mala ; custos animae suae servat viam suam .
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
正直人的道是遠離惡事； 謹守己路的，是保全性命。
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Contritionem praecedit superbia , et ante ruinam exaltatur spiritus .
Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
驕傲在敗壞以先； 狂心在跌倒之前。
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Melius est humiliari cum mitibus quam dividere spolia cum superbis .
It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
心裏謙卑與窮乏人來往， 強如將擄物與驕傲人同分。
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Eruditus in verbo reperiet bona , et qui sperat in Domino beatus est .
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
謹守訓言的，必得好處； 倚靠耶和華的，便為有福。
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Qui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens , et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet .
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
心中有智慧，必稱為通達人； 嘴中的甜言，加增人的學問。
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Fons vitae eruditio possidentis ; doctrina stultorum fatuitas .
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
人有智慧就有生命的泉源； 愚昧人必被愚昧懲治。
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Cor sapientis erudiet os ejus , et labiis ejus addet gratiam .
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
智慧人的心教訓他的口， 又使他的嘴增長學問。
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Favus mellis composita verba ; dulcedo animae sanitas ossium .
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
良言如同蜂房， 使心覺甘甜，使骨得醫治。
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Est via quae videtur homini recta , et novissima ejus ducunt ad mortem .
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
有一條路，人以為正， 至終成為死亡之路。
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Anima laborantis laborat sibi , quia compulit eum os suum .
The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.
勞力人的胃口使他勞力， 因為他的口腹催逼他。
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Vir impius fodit malum , et in labiis ejus ignis ardescit .
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
匪徒圖謀奸惡， 嘴上彷彿有燒焦的火。
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Homo perversus suscitat lites , et verbosus separat principes .
A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
乖僻人播散紛爭； 傳舌的，離間密友。
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Vir iniquus lactat amicum suum , et ducit eum per viam non bonam .
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
強暴人誘惑鄰舍， 領他走不善之道。
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Qui attonitis oculis cogitat prava , mordens labia sua perficit malum .
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
眼目緊合的，圖謀乖僻； 嘴唇緊閉的，成就邪惡。
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Corona dignitatis senectus , quae in viis justitiae reperietur .
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
白髮是榮耀的冠冕， 在公義的道上必能得着。
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Melior est patiens viro forti , et qui dominatur animo suo expugnatore urbium .
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
不輕易發怒的，勝過勇士； 治服己心的，強如取城。
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Sortes mittuntur in sinum , sed a Domino temperantur .
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
籤放在懷裏， 定事由耶和華。
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